Trump Says US Could Strike Iran 'Tomorrow' or Reach Deal

President Donald Trump said Saturday the US could strike Iran as soon as Sunday, while also leaving open the possibility of a diplomatic agreement, keeping global markets and allies on edge. Trump made the remarks after voting in Florida's midterm elections, responding to a reporter's question by saying the US was "thinking about" an attack, adding "maybe tomorrow" or a "nice, big, beautiful agreement" could occur instead. The comments follow his Friday threat of "another little Epic Fury," referencing the US name for its strikes on Iran, and a US envoy's statement that an attack could happen this weekend. The Middle East war began February 28 with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, leading to Iranian retaliation and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A June 14-point ceasefire deal collapsed in July, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing elections Tuesday, has vowed to topple Iran's clerical state.