Trump Renews Threat of Stronger Military Action Against Iran

President Donald Trump renewed his warning that the United States could launch stronger military action against Iran, while saying diplomacy remained an option and declining to specify when any strike might occur. Speaking at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on November 1, Trump said he had held back to avoid further loss of life. He warned that the United States might eventually have to take tougher action. His remarks reiterated a threat he has made in recent months, but he did not announce a decision or timetable for renewed strikes. Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff was working to reach an agreement with Tehran and expressed confidence Witkoff could succeed. Trump also said that if negotiations failed, the United States could act more forcefully. His comments left open the possibility of both continued diplomacy and military escalation. Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said a future war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict. The warning, reported by Iranian state television, did not establish that a new conflict was imminent. Iranian officials have said Tehran is prepared to respond to further U.S. attacks. Diplomatic contacts...