Trump signals no new Iran strikes; 10 key takeaways from 60 Minutes interview

President Donald Trump signaled he is not seeking fresh military escalation against Iran, while defending earlier US strikes and expressing confidence Tehran will eventually reach a deal with Washington, in a CBS 60 Minutes interview broadcast November 8. Trump said he saw no reason for another major attack, though he kept the military option open regarding Iran's nuclear facilities, including the fortified Pickaxe Mountain site. He acknowledged the conflict contributed to Republican midterm losses through higher gasoline prices, but insisted preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed political costs. Trump also discussed Strait of Hormuz shipping safety, reimbursement demands for US allies, support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, AI competition with China, Ukraine peace prospects, potential 2028 successors, and personal reflections on death and forgiveness, saying he could not forgive certain political opponents.