06.11.2026 06:40
Following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections in the US, President Donald Trump made harsh statements toward Iran. Trump, stating that they will soon make a decision on Iran, signaled a new attack with the words, 'I do not want to destroy the rest of the country if possible, but perhaps I will have to do it. You will learn soon.'
US President Donald Trump, in a statement to journalists in the Oval Office at the White House on November 5, signaled that military operations against Iran could be expanded again. Trump, stating that they were evaluating new steps to be taken against the Tehran administration, said they aimed to permanently halt the country's nuclear activities.
Trump, saying they would soon make a decision on Iran, used the following statements: "We will make a decision now. Do we want to go further and ensure that this never happens again?"
Trump continued his remarks with the following threat: "If possible, I do not want to destroy the rest of the country, but perhaps I will have to do it. You will learn soon."
CRITICAL MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE
According to reports in the American press, before his statement, Trump evaluated options regarding Iran with his national security advisers. During the talks, options such as restarting military operations, increasing economic pressure, and continuing diplomatic negotiations were discussed.
While it was stated that the US military was continuing preparations for large-scale attacks on Iran, it was reported that the Washington administration had not yet issued an order for a new operation.
IRAN'S RECONSTRUCTION COULD TAKE 25 YEARS
Trump, arguing that Iran suffered heavy damage after US and Israeli attacks, claimed that the country's reconstruction could take 25 years. The US President, claiming that the Tehran administration could not act without Washington's approval, emphasized that they would not back down from their demands regarding Iran's nuclear program.
REGIONAL COUNTRIES STEPPED UP DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY
After Trump's statements, diplomatic contacts in the Middle East also intensified. It was reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held meetings with his counterparts in Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and other regional countries.
While no concrete progress has yet been achieved in the initiatives carried out with the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan, regional countries continue their calls for a diplomatic solution to prevent a new military escalation.
Whether the US will launch a new attack on Iran depends on the decision Trump will make.