Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely if talks advance

US President Donald Trump said Sunday it is highly unlikely he will order new attacks against Iran as long as negotiations to end the conflict advance, despite both countries reporting vessels struck in or near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told CNN that new strikes would depend on Iran signing a "very solid agreement," adding that if attacks resume, the US has identified infrastructure targets including 38 bridges. He also announced the "Iron Gate Task Force" is fully operational against Iran, intensifying efforts to block arms and sanctioned materials shipments. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he does not believe a decisive diplomatic breakthrough is near, calling Iran's demands "absurd" and "unrealistic." Both sides reported vessel incidents over the weekend, while Qatar continues mediation efforts after Iran submitted a nuclear proposal with seven conditions.