📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Shealeah Craighead
International
Trump says US has no immediate plan to strike Iran
✍️ NDTV Top
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:44 AM
👁 1
Former President Donald Trump told the Financial Times that the United States is not planning any imminent military action against Iran.
In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing tension with Iran. He said the United States does not have any immediate plan to launch a strike against Tehran. Trump added that he was satisfied with the current state of the stand‑off, implying that the situation did not require further escalation at this time.
The remarks come amid a broader backdrop of strained U.S.–Iran relations, which have seen periodic flare‑ups over nuclear negotiations and regional security concerns. While Trump has previously taken a hard line on Iran, his latest comments suggest a pause in any near‑term military options.
No official response from the current U.S. administration was recorded at the time of reporting, and analysts note that the statement reflects Trump’s personal view rather than an official policy shift. The interview underscores the continuing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic and security dynamics in the Middle East.
The remarks come amid a broader backdrop of strained U.S.–Iran relations, which have seen periodic flare‑ups over nuclear negotiations and regional security concerns. While Trump has previously taken a hard line on Iran, his latest comments suggest a pause in any near‑term military options.
No official response from the current U.S. administration was recorded at the time of reporting, and analysts note that the statement reflects Trump’s personal view rather than an official policy shift. The interview underscores the continuing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic and security dynamics in the Middle East.