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News.Bloombergtax • October 25, 2026

President Donald Trump said it’s “getting to be decision time” on whether he will make a deal with Tehran or resume attacks as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans in the Middle East continue to grow.

“I have a decision to make: Do I finish it off, which would be very easy to do, or do I make a deal? That’s all,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures . “We don’t play games.”

Trump has suggested that US strikes on Iran could resume after the Nov. 3 midterm elections and he has sent additional forces, ...

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Trump Faces Decision on Iran: Deal or Military Action US President Donald Trump stated he is nearing a decision on whether to negotiate a deal with Iran or resume military action. In a Fox News interview, he framed the choice as binary: either make a deal or 'finish it off.' The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint, with ongoing tensions affecting global trade and energy markets. Diplomatic efforts are being pursued by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan amidst the rising threat of renewed US-Israeli strikes. Trump indicated that US forces maintain control over the Strait, asserting that trade flows have returned to pre-war levels. Tehran has warned of military responses to any US strikes, and Trump mentioned potential targets related to Iran's nuclear program. The situation remains fluid as the US approaches the November 3 midterm elections. 5 sources 61

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