Trump Claims US Has One or Two Remaining Targets in Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States has significantly weakened Iran’s military but still has one or two targets to address. He made these comments as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise.

Trump said negotiations with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, which began earlier this year, are progressing, but he expressed doubt about Iran’s reliability in these talks. He emphasized that the US is not rushing into further military action, having already dealt major blows to Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities.

During a discussion with reporters at his residence in Florida, Trump mentioned that the US could quickly handle the remaining targets, specifically referencing a suspected underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain. However, the Iranian government has denied any nuclear activities taking place there.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump has not yet decided on any new strikes against Iran and that the US remains open to diplomatic solutions. Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader issued a warning against any new attacks from the US or Israel, indicating that such actions would be met with a strong response.

The political landscape in both countries is shifting, with elections recently held in Israel and upcoming midterms in the US. The outcomes could influence future military and diplomatic strategies regarding Iran.

Diplomatic efforts are currently underway to prevent further escalation. Mediators from Qatar have arrived in Tehran, and US Vice President JD Vance has communicated with Iranian officials. However, Iran’s conditions for negotiations remain firm, including the release of frozen assets.

Iranian military officials have warned that any renewed conflict could widen significantly, with potential consequences for regional stability and global oil prices.