Trump says not rushing to resume war with Iran, as Israel sees window for strike

US President Donald Trump told Israel's Channel 12 he is in no hurry to resume war with Iran, citing economic pressure. Israeli security assessments view the next two months as a window of opportunity for a new strike, linked to US midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Channel 12 that he is in no hurry to renew the war with Iran. According to him, "We are crippling their economy," and Iran has no money, no fuel, and its people are tired. Trump added that the Iranian leadership has no "sense of urgency" but they want a deal more than at any point since the start of the war. The president is under pressure from his advisors: some support an agreement, others urge renewing hostilities to "finish the job," while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing to resume the war. A third option is continuing the siege and sanctions. Trump wants to let the Qatari-mediated negotiations run their course.