Trump Rules Out Imminent Iran Attack, Says US Ready if Needed

President Donald Trump said the US has no immediate plans for a new attack on Iran, stating "we are armed and ready to intervene if necessary, but there may be no reason to," in a Financial Times interview. Trump downplayed the conflict, claiming US strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear potential and that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz exceed pre-war levels. He confirmed indirect negotiations continue over roughly 454 kilograms of enriched uranium, which he called "nuclear dust." The remarks came hours before midterm election polls closed, with voters concerned about inflation and fuel prices. Trump expressed confidence in Republican victory and optimism on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, though Ukrainian negotiators reportedly disagree.