Trump says U.S. military action against Iran not necessary ‘at this point’

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., on November 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald ​Trump ⁠on Monday (November 9, 2026) told reporters that military ‌action by the United ‌States against Iran ‌did ⁠not currently ⁠seem necessary. “At this point ...

taking ​the military ‌action doesn’t seem to be a very necessary ‌thing. But ​we’re locked and loaded, ⁠ready to go for any ‌reason that changes,” Mr. Trump told reporters. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

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