Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reached

Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsMiddle EastAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificExplainedSportOpinionVideoInteractivesOriginalsFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravelSponsored Content Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranStrait of HormuzDid Iran capture a US submarine?Why have strikes resumed?Al Jazeera OriginalsNewsLive updates, Trump says the US is considering a possible attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, or it could reach a major deal with Tehran. US President Donald Trump points after speaking to the media at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office after voting in the midterm elections in West Palm Beach, Florida, on October 24 [Brendan Smialowski/AFP]By Noor Kareem and Kristina HarazimPublished On 25 Oct 2026 US President Donald Trump says the US is considering a possible attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, pointing out that Washington might have to “finish the job” or could reach a deal with Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blames the US for breaking down interim agreement talks, calling the Americans “cowards” who “messed everything up”, while maintaining that Tehran should still push to conclude a deal.