US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington could take further action against the country while signalling that he would prefer to avoid additional destruction. He also asserted that Tehran could not move ahead with its nuclear programme without US approval.“I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I’ll have to. You will know soon enough,” Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.Additionally, on Iran’s nuclear programme, he said, “They’re not doing anything without our approval.”can it be slightly longer..to add what’s latest in iranThis comes as Trump faces mounting pressure over the eight-month-old Iran war following the Republicans’ losses in the US midterm elections, with voter dissatisfaction over the conflict and rising fuel prices emerging as factors in the Democratic gains. Before the elections, Trump had repeatedly threatened to resume large-scale strikes against Iran if Tehran failed to agree to a settlement on terms acceptable to Washington. The conflict has also widened beyond Iran, with tensions spilling into the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and retaliatory action by regional forces.The latest developments point to a widening diplomatic gap. Iran has reportedly sent a fresh proposal on its nuclear programme to the US through Qatar, but Tehran has said negotiations would depend on Washington meeting its demands, including lifting sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian assets and paying reparations. The US is reviewing the proposal, even as Trump has kept the option of renewed military action open. Tensions also remain high around Strait of Hormuz.
