Iran is running out of options, Trump says, as US military continues to hit regime
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Key Points:
- Iranian ballistic missiles struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, damaging one A-10 Warthog and lightly damaging about eight F-15 jets, though all U.S. personnel are accounted for and no casualties were reported.
- Jordan's air defenses intercepted 18 of 20 missiles launched toward its territory, with the remaining two falling in unpopulated areas, according to Jordanian military reports.
- President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. military actions, including Operation Midnight Hammer targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, have prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, warning of severe consequences if Iran were to acquire one.
- Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could end soon after the upcoming election, asserting that Iran is running out of options due to U.S. attacks that have destroyed multiple Iranian ships and tankers.
- While expressing openness to negotiations with Iran, Trump emphasized that any potential deal would involve more than just nuclear issues and that the U.S. is not actively seeking a negotiation at this time.
