Conflict & Security
Trump says no talks with Iran, "something" to happen soon
October 22, 2026 at 08:57 AM
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2 reports · over 4 hours
President Donald Trump said Washington is not negotiating with Iran and that "something" will happen very soon, after reports of new US-Israeli strike plans.
- Trump, speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, said the United States is not currently negotiating with Iran.
- Trump said "something" would happen "very soon, one way or another," likely after the US midterm elections.
- The New York Times reported that US and Israeli militaries have drawn up detailed plans for new strikes against Iran following the elections.
- US officials said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week to discuss possible strikes.

