Trump rules out Iran negotiations, hints at military action 'fairly soon'
US President says something will happen with Iran soon, as reports detail US-Israeli strike plans for after midterm elections.
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What to know
- Trump denied negotiations with Iran are happening and said 'something' military-related will occur 'fairly soon,' with most observers expecting action after the November 3 elections.
- US and Israeli forces have drawn up plans for renewed strikes targeting Iranian energy sites, nuclear facilities, and weapons, though Trump approval is uncertain given his pattern of vetoing major combat operations.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention between the US and Iran, with a June peace memorandum stalled over navigation disputes; IRGC Navy separately reported seizing vessels and warned of regional retaliation.
“No, I think we're not negotiating. We are going to have something one way or the other that'll happen fairly soon.”
Donald Trump, US President · Anadolu Agency ↗ · Oct 21
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NYT reports US and Israel developing strike plans on Iran
The New York Times reported the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, targeting energy sites, nuclear facilities, and weapons arsenals. Trump has repeatedly vetoed major combat plans this year, and approval remains uncertain.
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first by Straits Times, 15d ago · also Hindustan Times, NDTV, Times of India, Al Jazeera, Rediff, The Times of Israel +7
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- Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies offering deal to reopen Hormuz | World News Hindustan Times · 14d ago
- US To Strike Iran Today? Trump Keeps World On Edge With "Maybe" Response NDTV · 14d ago
- ‘Maybe tomorrow’: Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes as Tehran denies Hormuz deal offer Times of India · 14d ago
- ‘Maybe tomorrow’: Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes, says ‘beautiful agreement’ still possible Moneycontrol.com · 14d ago
- CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them? Al Jazeera · 14d ago
- 'There's a possibility': Trump says US could strike Iran 'maybe tomorrow' Rediff · 14d ago
- Trump says US won’t strike Iran today, amid rising tensions The Times of Israel · 14d ago
- Trump Reportedly ‘Leaning Toward’ Major Strikes in Iran After the Election Yahoo · 13d ago
- US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses | CNN Politics CNN · 13d ago
- US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses CNN · 13d ago
- Trump hints at post-midterm strikes on Iran: 'You'll see Iran in a couple of weeks' Washington Examiner · 11d ago
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11 outlets US said to warn Gulf states it may launch short yet intensive war with Iran after midterms
first by The Times of Israel, 12d ago · also The Australian, Anadolu Agency, The National UAE, Yahoo, Yahoo News Canada, Times of Israel +4
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- US warns Gulf allies of intense renewal of Iran War after midterms The Australian · 12d ago
- US warns Gulf states of possible 'short, intense' Iran war after midterms: Report Anadolu Agency · 11d ago
- Middle East latest: US warns Gulf allies of possible renewal of Iran war, report says The National UAE · 11d ago
- U.S. Warns Gulf Allies of Possible Trump Strikes on Iran After Midterms Yahoo · 11d ago
- US warns Gulf states of possible renewed Iran offensive after midterms – report Times of Israel · 11d ago
- U.S. Warns Gulf of Possible Short, Intense Renewal of Iran War After Midterms Wall Street Journal · 11d ago
- US Briefs Gulf States: Prepare for Brief, Intense War With Iran NewsMax.com · 11d ago
- US warns Gulf allies of possible strikes against Iran after midterm elections as president declares at Texas rally the war will end ‘whenever I want it to be over’ Daily Mail · 11d ago
- US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report Middle East Eye · 10d ago
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BREAKING: US and Israel are readying to launch heavy joint combat operations against Iran right after the midterm elections, with Trump leaning toward a large strike on Iranian nuclear and infrastructure targets immediately after November 3, per the WSJ. It comes as Netanyahu
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Four-byline alert: 🚨 (WSJ) - The U.S. has told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the U.S. midterm elections, people briefed on the conversations said. @wsj.com
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🟠 UPDATE US Warns Gulf Nations of Potential Iran War Post-Midterms The US has alerted Gulf nations to prepare for a 'brief but intense' resumption of hostilities with Iran specifically after the midterm polls, adding detail on the expected duration and intensity of potential military action. 📰 https://www. indiatoday.in/world/story/us-i…
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Trump says US not negotiating with Iran, action coming 'fairly soon'
Trump told reporters the US is not negotiating with Iran and something will happen "fairly soon," suggesting most people expect developments after the election. At a South Carolina rally, he said the war could end now but the US wants to ensure it lasts long-term.
“We are going to have something one way or the other that'll happen fairly soon.”
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first by The New Arab, 17d ago · also Al Arabiya English, The Economic Times, Middle East Eye, Saudi Gazette, Anadolu Ajansı, Anadolu Agency
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- Trump says something will happen regarding Iran ‘fairly soon’ Al Arabiya English · 17d ago
- 'Not negotiating': Trump says 'something will happen fairly soon' with Iran, as US mulls fresh strikes The Economic Times · 17d ago
- Trump says US 'not negotiating' with Iran Middle East Eye · 17d ago
- Trump says something will happen with Iran ‘fairly soon’ amid fears of renewed conflict Saudi Gazette · 16d ago
- Trump says US ‘not negotiating’ with Iran, something will happen ‘fairly soon’ Anadolu Ajansı · 16d ago
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first by The Times of India, 14d ago · also Stars & Stripes, Times of India
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- Trump prepares for Iran escalation after US, Israeli elections Stars & Stripes · 14d ago
- Trump gears up for Iran escalation after US polls; Tehran says position unchanged Times of India · 13d ago
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US and Iran sign memorandum of understanding — Following Pakistani and Qatari mediation, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, which has since stalled amid disagreements over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Israel launch war against Iran — The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran, prompting Tehran to respond with missile and drone attacks in the region.
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first by The Times of Israel, 15d ago · also Al Jazeera, The Indian Express, The Shillong Times, Yahoo
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- Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reached Mastodon · 14d ago
- US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reached The Indian Express · 14d ago
- Trump signals possible further action on Iran The Shillong Times · 11d ago
- Trump: 'Anything's possible' on more Iran strikes after midterm vote Yahoo · 11d ago
- US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump hails decision to attack Tehran, US prepares for possible new strikes after midterms The Indian Express · 11d ago
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first by Rediff, 14d ago · also Ynetnews, Yahoo, Times of India
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- ‘Within 96 hours’: US ready for major Iran strikes if Trump gives order Ynetnews · 13d ago
- Donald Trump Could Order Major Iran Strikes as US Forces Reach 96-Hour Readiness Yahoo · 13d ago
- 'Matter of when, not if': US ready to hit Iran within 96 hours of Trump's nod The Times of India · 13d ago
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first by American Conservative, 13d ago · also National Review, The American Conservative
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- Trump Preparing for a ‘Short, Intense’ War Against Iran After Election Day National Review · 11d ago
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first by Oz Arab Media, 16d ago · also Hindustan Times
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- Trump says US could attack Iran ‘maybe tomorrow’ as Tehran denies offering deal to reopen Hormuz Hindustan Times · 14d ago
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2 outlets World News Today Live Updates: Trump says no negotiations with Iran, hints at move ‘very soon’
first by Indian Express, 17d ago · also Middle East Eye
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- Morning update Middle East Eye · 17d ago
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first by Iran International, 13d ago
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- Trump weighs Iran deal or military action as Netanyahu warns of attacks Iran International · 13d ago
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What people are saying 21 voices from 4 sites · best of 31 · verbatim
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Let me clarify then: PAK-3 are field-tested. Stunners and Arrows I have no clue about. The only operator to have used it is, AFAIK, IL. And they have military censorship.
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The iron dome cannot deal with ballistic missiles. PAK-3s and THAAD seem to be the only answer available.
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WSJ: Gulf states told to prepare for a "short, intense" U.S. campaign against Iran after the midterms. Patriots moving, a second carrier coming. Oct 9, Trump in writing: no attack "prior to the Midterm Elections." The allies got the other half of that sentence. Voters got "may or may not exist." Tom Wellborn (@tomwellborn3)
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 The bombers are ready. The ships are moving. And Gulf states have just been privately warned to brace for what comes after the midterms... The U.S. has told regional allies to expect a “short, intense” military campaign against Iran. Patriot systems are being rushed to
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US warns Gulf allies of possible renewed strikes on Iran after midterms Washington is preparing for the possibility of renewed strikes, although President Donald Trump has not yet made a… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # PersianGulf # Iran # trump # usa
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US warns Gulf countries of possible Iran war escalation after midterm elections Several countries in the Gulf have been told to prepare for a short but intense military campaign in… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # PersianGulf
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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 Washington has told the Gulf to brace for a "short, intense" war on Iran right after the midterms, and the hardware is already moving People briefed on the messages told the Wall Street Journal the warnings went through diplomatic and military channels to several Gulf
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🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israel is already discussing another possible strike on IRAN now that its election is over. But according to an Israeli security source speaking to Channel 12, the decision rests with TRUMP. “The intention is to pursue a joint course of action, if the decision on this
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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱 U.S. forces could hit Iran within 96 hours of a Trump order. 2 U.S. officials say the firepower is already in place, and the plan is a big one, going after Iranian radar, missile launchers and other military sites. As for timing, some officials think Trump could sign off
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. military says it could be ready for MAJOR strikes on Iran within 96 HOURS of Trump's order. Enough American forces are now positioned in the Middle East for a potentially large operation, with planners considering Iranian military sites, nuclear facilities, and
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Watch War in Iran: Trump Says Decision Nearing on Next Step for US - Bloomberg https://www. bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026 -10-26/trump-says-decision-nearing-on-next-step-in-iran-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Bloomberg Television @ bloomberg-television-bloomberg
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Watch Trump Says Decision Nearing on Iran: Deal or ‘Finish It Off’ - Bloomberg https://www. bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026 -10-26/trump-says-decision-nearing-on-iran-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Bloomberg Television @ bloomberg-television-bloomberg
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President Trump: “There will not be a strike [on Iran] today.”
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The US ambassador to Turkey says the US could strike Iran again as soon as this weekend. Israeli jets have been flying drills over Iraq that looked like practice for a strike on Iran, days before Israel votes on Tuesday. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading to the region too.
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US could strike Iran this weekend, says envoy The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Iran # 10aspirants # 13Israelihostages # BenjaminNeta nyahu # Charged ’AffairesoftheUnitedStatesEmbassyinNigeria # COVID -19:DonaldTrump #…
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Tom Barrack Says U.S. Could Strike Iran This Weekend, Trump Says He Knows Nothing: 19 outlets compared Weekend strike floated U.S. envoy Tom Barrack told an online program that the United States could “absolutely” strike… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Iran # mediaanalysis # MediaBias # newscompared # newscomparison #…
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US could launch strikes on Iran this weekend, envoy warns A U.S. envoy warned Friday that Washington could launch military strikes against Iran as early as this weekend,… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Syria # Iran # TomBarrack # usiranwar
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Trump Confronted About Top Amb Saying ‘Absolutely’ Iran Strikes Possible This Weekend President Donald Trump was asked on Friday about US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack telling a podcaster that… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Iran
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US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says there “absolutely” could be a US strike on Iran as early as this weekend. “Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely,” Barrack
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 TRUMP’S SPECIAL ENVOY: TRUMP COULD STRIKE IRAN THIS WEEKEND I sat down with Ambassador Tom Barrack for an extraordinary conversation about the high likelihood of renewed war with Iran, what that would look like for the region, and what happens the day after With U.S forces
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🚨BREAKING: President Trump says the U.S. is “not negotiating” with Iran and that “something one way or the other” will happen “fairly soon,” pointing to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. “Most people seem to think it’s after the election, and we’re going to see what