US ambassador says attack on Iran could 'absolutely' happen this weekend

The US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, said in an interview Friday that an attack on Iran could "absolutely" happen this weekend, according to The Times of Israel. The statement came in response to a direct question from podcaster Mario Nawfal. Barrack added that the US has been open to negotiations all along and is not seeking regime change in Tehran, saying President Trump is "open and available" for a deal. He described nuclear disarmament and enrichment as details needing closure. Trump, asked about the remarks on the campaign trail Friday, said he was unaware of any such plans, smiling as he noted he knew nothing about it if true. Speculation has circulated about a possible US strike after next week's midterm elections.