Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress
Haaretz's headline. Reported by Haaretz, Al-Monitor, TASS.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Reuters, via Al-Monitor, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, as reported by CNN. Trump said the decision depends on whether Iran signs a very strong agreement, CNN reported. TASS and Haaretz also reported the same remarks, citing CNN. The sources quote Trump as saying it is highly unlikely any attack will be necessary. The item is developing, and the excerpts do not describe further steps.
Key points
- Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran, according to Reuters via Al-Monitor.
- Trump said the decision depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement, CNN reported.
- TASS reported the decision will depend on whether a very strong agreement is signed.
- Haaretz quoted Trump saying highly unlikely it is going to be necessary, citing CNN's phone interview.
What we know
- Trump told CNN in a phone interview that fresh attacks on Iran were highly unlikely, according to Reuters, TASS and Haaretz.
- Trump said the outcome depends on whether a very strong agreement is signed, CNN reported.
- Trump's remarks were made on Sunday, according to Reuters via Al-Monitor.
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Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress. According to Reuters, via Al-Monitor, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, as reported by CNN. Trump said the decision depends on whether Iran signs a very strong agreement, CNN reported. TASS and Haaretz also reported the same remarks, citing CNN. The sources quote Trump as saying it is highly unlikely any attack will be necessary. The item is developing, and the excerpts do not describe further steps. Covered by 3 publications. Haaretz: Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress. Al-Monitor: Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports. TASS: New attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely,’ Trump says.
Who is covering it
- Haaretz Israel Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress 'It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,' CNN cited Trump as saying in a phone interview. 'The answer is, highly unlikely it's going to be necessary' 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports Nov 8 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, CNN reported. "It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement," CNN cited Trump as saying in a phone interview. "The answer 2 h ago · Tier 3
- TASS Russia New attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely,’ Trump says The decision will depend on "whether or not they sign a very strong agreement, US President said 2 h ago · Tier 3
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