Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump said the world would soon know whether he would pursue a deal to end the war with Iran or order further U.S. strikes. He spoke with Qatar’s emir about diplomatic efforts, as Iran made calls to Gulf officials and reports of attacks and falling fuel prices underscored the regional effects of the conflict.Key Facts
- Trump said Thursday he would soon decide whether to seek a deal with Iran or order strikes to destroy what remains of the country.
- Qatar’s emir’s office said Trump called Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday to discuss regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
- Iran’s top diplomat called counterparts across the Persian Gulf on Thursday, in what Iran described as efforts to maintain regional stability.
- GasBuddy put the U.S. average gasoline price at $4.06 per gallon on Thursday and early Friday and expected it to fall below $4 by the following week.
- A petroleum analyst said fuel prices had fallen partly amid expectations that U.S. midterm election results would pressure the Trump administration to seek a deal with Iran.
- A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels toward Najran, Saudi Arabia; it said damage assessment was underway.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers hit mines and caught fire in or near the Strait of Hormuz; the article’s report ends before giving further details.
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