In an impromptu news conference, the president insisted negotiations are making progress.
November 9, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EST5 minutes ago
President Donald Trump said there was little need for now to engage in an extensive new attack on Iran during a news conference on Monday. (Tierney L. Cross/Pool/For The Washington Post)
The United States is unlikely to restart major military operations against Iran, President Donald Trump indicated Monday, saying he was satisfied that current negotiations were making progress and that there was little need for now to engage in an extensive new attack.