US President Donald Trump on Sunday ruled out the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran, saying such a scenario was highly unlikely as long as progress continues in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

“It is highly unlikely that this will be necessary,” Trump said in response to a question about the possibility of renewed hostilities during an interview with CNN.

The US president nevertheless stressed that the outcome would depend on Tehran’s willingness to sign what he described as a “very strong agreement.”

While expressing preference for a negotiated settlement, Trump said that US forces remained ready to intervene should he give the order, referring to the deployment of three aircraft carriers in the region, which he described as fully operational and ready for action.

In this regard, the White House occupant said the US military had identified several Iranian infrastructure facilities that could be targeted in the event of renewed military operations, including power plants and bridges.

He specifically referred to a list of 38 bridges that could be targeted, claiming that US forces would be able to destroy them within a very short period of time.

Commenting on Iran’s ability to defend itself against potential US strikes, Trump also claimed that the country’s air defense systems had been destroyed, arguing that Tehran no longer possessed the necessary equipment to repel possible American attacks.

The statements come amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, focusing in particular on Iran’s nuclear program and the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime passage for international trade and global energy supplies.

While reiterating his preference for a negotiated outcome, the US president’s remarks underscore that Washington continues to keep the military option on the table alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts.