US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran as early as Sunday, October 25, while leaving open the possibility of reaching a diplomatic agreement with Tehran.
Speaking to reporters in Florida on Saturday after casting his ballot, Trump declined to confirm whether an attack was imminent. Asked about the possibility of military action, he said there was a chance Washington would strike Iran and an alternative possibility of reaching what he described as a major agreement.
“Maybe tomorrow,” Trump said, adding that the United States could either take further military action or secure a deal with Iran.
Trump also questioned whether Tehran would honour any agreement reached with Washington. He maintained that preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remained a central objective of his administration and suggested that military action could resume if diplomatic efforts failed.
The remarks come amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route through which a significant share of the world's oil supplies passes. The waterway has been at the centre of the conflict and negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Reports that Iran had offered to reopen the strait in exchange for the lifting of the US naval blockade were denied by Tehran, according to recent accounts. The disagreement has added to uncertainty over whether diplomatic efforts can produce a breakthrough.
Trump's latest warning follows earlier threats of renewed military action if Iran does not agree to Washington's terms. He has also claimed that previous US operations significantly weakened Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.
The prospect of another strike has raised concerns about a further escalation across West Asia, with potential consequences for regional security, energy markets and international shipping.
However, Trump did not announce a final decision to launch an attack. His comments left both military escalation and a negotiated settlement on the table, as uncertainty continued over the next phase of the conflict.