Trump says 'decision time' on Iran as US weighs a deal or renewed strikes
Summary
US President Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but questioned whether Iran would adhere to the terms, calling it 'decision time' as the US midterm elections approach. Bloomberg reported that he framed the choice as either a deal or resuming attacks, as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans continue to grow. The Straits Times reported that the US is reducing diplomatic and military staffing in parts of the Middle East amid those threats. The Japan Times reported that Trump has suggested US strikes on Iran could resume after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and that he has sent additional forces to the region. CNBC reported that Trump said he will soon decide whether to 'make a deal' with Iran or 'finish it off'.
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Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times reports that Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but questioned whether it would adhere to the terms, and called it 'decision time' on Iran as US midterms near.
Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that Trump says a decision on Iran is nearing, either a deal or 'finish it off', and that the US is reducing diplomatic and military staffing in parts of the Middle East amid growing threats.
Japan Times
Source ↗The Japan Times reports that Trump has suggested US strikes on Iran could resume after the Nov. 3 midterm elections and that he has sent additional forces to the region.
Bloomberg
Source ↗Bloomberg reports that Trump said it is 'getting to be decision time' on whether he will make a deal with Tehran or resume attacks, as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans continue to grow.
CNBC
Source ↗CNBC reports that Trump said he is weighing a deal with Iran against renewed military action as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
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