Trump says, “We’ve been talking all along,” as possibility of renewed attacks on Iran looms

[Financial News] With speculation mounting that the United States could resume military operations against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been in ongoing talks with Iran. As the political cost of further military action has risen following the midterm defeat, attention is focused on the direction of the U.S. response going forward.
According to Reuters and other outlets on the 6th (local time), Trump met with reporters at the White House that day and said, “We’re doing very well with Iran. We’re talking with Iran and have been talking all along.”
Nonetheless, he did not disclose specifics, such as what issues had been discussed with Iran or through whom and how contact had been made.
Trump’s remarks came amid speculation that the United States could resume military attacks on Iran. Trump has repeatedly said that he could decide whether to resume military operations depending on whether a deal with Iran is reached, and has continued to increase the pressure.
Fox News previously reported that Trump discussed with his national security team on the 5th whether to resume attacks on Iran. It also reported that U.S. officials had noted that a crescent moon would appear over the Middle East on the 9th, creating conditions with almost no moonlight that could be favorable for military operations.
There is speculation that even if the United States takes military action, it could opt to concentrate its strikes over a short period rather than escalate into a full-scale conflict.
However, analysts say Trump’s options have narrowed further after Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the midterm elections on the 3rd. With U.S. opposition to the war against Iran made clear by the election results, further attacks could provoke a political backlash.
However, ending the war through negotiations will also be difficult, prompting speculation that Trump faces a tough decision between a military response and a diplomatic solution.

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