According to CNN on November 9, U.S. President Trump said in an interview that another U.S. attack on Iran is "extremely unlikely" if negotiations make progress. However, he stressed that if ordered, the U.S. military is fully prepared in the region. Trump stated that three aircraft carriers are positioned and combat-ready, with 38 Iranian infrastructure targets including bridges and power plants locked in, capable of being destroyed "within one hour." He expressed a preference to avoid destroying these facilities, noting the difficulty of reconstruction.
Regarding Iran's defensive capabilities, Trump claimed Iran's air defense systems have been destroyed, with only 10% of its original missile capacity and 15% of its drone capability remaining.