Conflict & Security
Trump envoy says US strike on Iran possible this weekend
October 23, 2026 at 09:30 PM
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President Trump's envoy Tom Barrack said the United States could strike Iran by the end of this week while remaining open to a diplomatic agreement.
- Tom Barrack, President Trump's envoy, said the United States could strike Iran by the end of this week.
- Barrack said Washington remains open to a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, stating that Trump is "open and ready to negotiate."
- Barrack said the United States does not seek regime change, warning Iranians that continued threats would carry consequences.
- Barrack's remarks contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's vow to topple the Iranian regime ahead of Tuesday's elections.
- Trump said he had no knowledge of any plan to strike Iran this weekend, de-emphasizing envoy Barrack's remarks.
- Trump reiterated that another round of strikes could follow unless Tehran reaches an agreement, insisting Iran is 'finished'.