- President Trump stated in a May 2026 interview that restarting military strikes remains a possibility if negotiations with Iran fail to yield a definitive nuclear agreement.
- The comments follow the February 2026 launch of Operation Epic Fury which targeted Iranian military sites and government infrastructure.
- Market analysts report increased volatility in global oil prices as the administration maintains a five-day postponement on strikes against Iranian power plants.
- Expert Mark Sleboda noted that while Trump has declared certain phases of the war over, the threat of renewed hostilities persists as Iran rejects the 15-point peace plan.
- The administration continues to link a potential ceasefire to the resolution of the 2026 Lebanon war involving Hezbollah.
Trump signals potential for renewed military strikes amid ongoing Iran conflict
May 2, 2026, 10:34:11 PM UTC(13 hours ago)
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From:@DeItaone
TRUMP, ASKED ABOUT RESTARTING STRIKES: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT COULD HAPPEN