Trump says decision on Iran war will come soon, hints at either strike or peace deal
Trump told reporters the United States will decide shortly whether to launch an attack on Iran or negotiate a settlement, as diplomatic talks continue.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump said the United States will decide "very soon" whether to launch a strike on Iran or reach a peace deal, without giving a specific timeline.
What happened
During a press briefing on September 30, Trump told reporters the war with Iran could end "very soon," adding that the United States must choose between "blowing them up" or making a deal. The comment came as indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran continued through mediators, including Qatar, and as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovery, according to Kpler data.
What the reports add
- Trump reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, while noting Iran’s denial that it seeks a nuclear arsenal (Daily Times).
- Iran has linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a cease‑fire and changes to U.S. sanctions (Daily Times).
- Kpler data placed average oil flows at about 13.2 million barrels per day in the past week, still below pre‑war levels but a marked increase (Daily Times).
- The Independent reported that Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi presented the U.S. response to President Masoud Pezeshkian at a cabinet meeting, as relayed by government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani to IRNA.
- Iran’s economy has been in free fall since the conflict began in February, with the rial hitting a record low of roughly 2.5 million rials per U.S. dollar, after previously reaching 2.2 million in early September (Independent).
- Oil price commentary noted Brent crude at $98.15 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $90.35 a barrel, with both benchmarks up about $1 a barrel the previous day (Independent).
What was said
"We have to make that decision: We blow them up or make a deal," Trump told reporters, as cited by the Independent.
"But the time is coming. It's going to end very soon, one way or another," he added (Independent).
Trump also said Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons (Daily Times).
How it came about
Earlier coverage by Felo News reported on related diplomatic moves, including Iran’s foreign minister receiving U.S. feedback on a seven‑day cease‑fire plan (Iran‑US cease‑fire plan) and President Trump’s earlier threat to annihilate Iran at the United Nations (Trump threatens Iran at UN). Those pieces set the context for the current statements, showing a pattern of alternating diplomatic overtures and forceful rhetoric.
Key facts
- President Trump said the United States will decide soon whether to strike Iran or negotiate a peace deal. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump repeated that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Iran links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to a cease‑fire and sanctions changes. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Iran’s economy has been in free fall since the war began in February. (independent.co.uk)
Timeline
- 2026-02-01 — War between the United States and Iran began.
- 2026-09-22 — Trump warned the UN he would "annihilate" Iran if a nuclear deal was not reached.
- 2026-09-30 — Trump said the war could end "very soon" without a timeline.
