Trump Says Further US Attacks on Iran Highly Unlikely as Brent Falls Below $92
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Updated · BBC.com · Nov 10
Trump Says Further US Attacks on Iran Highly Unlikely as Brent Falls Below $92
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Nov 10
Summary
Trump said renewed US strikes on Iran were “highly unlikely,” arguing Iran is “militarily over” while keeping US forces “locked and loaded” if conditions change.
The shift comes after Republican midterm losses that senior figures, including Vice-President JD Vance, blamed on the Iran war, reinforcing Trump's recent push toward de-escalation.
Brent crude fell more than 1% to $91.50 and US-traded crude dropped 1.2% to $85.82 after the comments, extending a post-midterm slide on hopes of a calmer conflict.
Trump said he would not formally declare the war over because Gulf allies could still face Iranian aggression; he also cited a naval blockade on Iranian ports as a security measure.
Qatar's prime minister said he held “positive discussions” with Trump and Vance on a deal, even as pressure over the war spread in Washington with a Republican-led impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.