Trump: US Strike on Iran 'Very Unlikely' if Nuclear, Hormuz Talks Progress

President Donald Trump said Sunday that renewed US military action against Iran is "very unlikely" if negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz show progress. In a 20-minute phone interview with CNN, Trump repeated this stance five times, citing Iran's economic collapse with 301% inflation. He stated US forces, including three aircraft carriers, are ready, and 38 Iranian bridges could be destroyed within an hour if ordered. Trump claimed Iran's air defenses are destroyed and its missile and drone capabilities are reduced to 10% and 15%, respectively. He expressed hope for a deal, noting he prefers not to destroy infrastructure requiring a decade to rebuild.