On Nov. 8, President Trump said new military strikes against Iran were highly unlikely while nuclear, maritime, and other negotiations made progress. He said three U.S. aircraft carriers remained in the region, with power plants and bridges among the identified targets. Trump claimed Iran’s air defenses had been destroyed and that it retained 10% of its missile capacity and 15% of its drone capability. Washington also offered up to $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program and formed a task force to block land transfers of weapons, as diplomatic contacts increased, including a call between Trump and Qatar’s emir on de-escalation.
The United States rejected Iran's ceasefire proposals, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming Washington's readiness for new strikes to ensure Tehran does not acquire nuclear capabilities.
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