US President Donald Trump says Washington is considering a diplomatic agreement with Tehran or further military action, but rules out an attack for the day as regional tensions persist.
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing a diplomatic agreement with Iran against the possibility of further military action, while ruling out a new strike for the day as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue.
Speaking to reporters as he left the White House on Sunday, October 25, Trump was asked whether US military strikes against Iran could resume that day. He replied that there would be no strike that day, but did not rule out future military action.
Earlier, in a television interview, Trump framed his decision as a choice between reaching a deal with Tehran and taking further action. His remarks left the next steps in US policy toward Iran uncertain, with no detailed terms for a possible agreement publicly outlined in the statements.
Trump also criticised the 2015 nuclear agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama. During his first term, Trump withdrew the United States from the deal in 2018, arguing that it did not adequately address Washington’s concerns about Iran.
The latest comments come as diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict continue alongside warnings of possible escalation. Qatar has been involved in efforts to facilitate communication, with mediators reported to have travelled to Tehran as part of a push to reduce regional tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a central concern in the confrontation because of its importance to international oil and gas shipments. Trump has claimed that the United States has control over the waterway, while the broader dispute has heightened concern about maritime security and potential disruptions to energy supplies.
Trump’s statement that no strike would take place that day should not be interpreted as a commitment to avoid military action in the future. He did not announce a final decision on whether to pursue a new agreement or resume attacks.
The situation remains fluid, with the prospect of diplomacy continuing alongside the risk of further military escalation. The terms of any potential agreement and the timing of future US decisions remain unclear.
