International · 4 sources combined
Trump "May not attack immediately"
Not in war state
In short
President Trump stated that the United States does not plan to attack Iran immediately.
The U.S. is not in a state of war with Iran and is conducting indirect negotiations on uranium enrichment.
Attention is focusing on possible changes in Iran policy following the Republican defeat in midterm elections.
Key facts
| When | Stated in a phone interview with Financial Times on November 3 (local time). |
|---|---|
| Who | U.S. President Donald Trump made the statement. |
| What | He said there are no plans to attack Iran immediately and that the U.S. is not in a state of war. |
| How | While saying immediate deployment is possible if needed, he explained the U.S. is conducting indirect negotiations on handling approximately 450 kg of enriched uranium. |
What it means for me
Depending on international oil price trends, domestic fuel prices and commodity prices could be indirectly affected.
