Trump says Iran strikes unlikely if talks progress

President Donald Trump said Sunday he is highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as negotiations to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told CNN that strikes would likely be unnecessary if Iran signs a strong agreement, adding that the US has identified potential infrastructure targets, including 38 bridges that could be knocked down in one hour. Both sides continue to strike vessels in the strait, restricting energy exports vital to the world economy, with Iran reporting tankers hit by mines and the US disabling a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The conflict began in February when the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to target shipping in the strait while US forces blockaded Iranian ports in April. Saudi Arabia reported damage to a Saudi Aramco building from falling debris, and Qatar denied reports that US-Iran talks had failed, as Iran submitted a nuclear proposal through Doha.