# Trump casts doubt on renewed Iran strikes as Rubio defends unpopular conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/134908

- TRT World, 2026-11-09 01:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/f46109b5fa17

> Trump played down the prospect of fresh strikes on Iran, while Rubio warned that talks remain stalled and defended the unpopular conflict.

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