If negotiations progress, another attack is 'unlikely': Trump prioritizes diplomacy towards Iran

[Washington Current Affairs] US President Trump said on the 8th that as long as negotiations with Iran progress, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transportation hub, the possibility of another attack is "very low." He said this in a phone interview with CNN TV. He expressed his intention to prioritize diplomacy for the time being in order to end the military operation against Iran.

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"It depends on whether [Iran] signs a very strong deal," Trump said. In order to proceed with negotiations, the US side is demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as well as talks regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Meanwhile, if Iran resumes large-scale attacks, it is likely to target Iranian infrastructure such as power plants and bridges, with Trump warning that ``38 bridges could be taken down in an hour.'' Regarding Iran's weapons stockpile, he acknowledged that about 10% of missiles and 15% of unmanned aerial vehicles remain.

Regarding negotiations with Iran, Vice President Vance is said to be holding indirect talks with Iran toward a cessation of hostilities through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan, and is said to be seeking to start working-level talks.