Trump says 'anything's possible' regarding potential strikes on Iran after midterm elections
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants to make a deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict but suggested they might be waiting until after the upcoming U.S. elections, which he believes will not benefit them.
- Trump claimed the U.S. has severely weakened Iran’s military and financial capabilities, highlighting Iran’s high inflation rate and economic struggles.
- The Israel Defense Forces reported killing three members of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza, including operatives involved in attacks and abductions of Israeli civilians.
- U.S. military spending related to the Iran conflict has exceeded $47 billion, surpassing previous Pentagon estimates by over 25%, with the majority spent on munitions and equipment replacements.
- The reported costs do not include repairs to U.S. facilities damaged by Iranian drone and missile attacks, indicating higher overall expenditures.