Washington, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US President Donald Trump has signalled that further military action against Iran remains possible, while acknowledging that the conflict could carry political consequences for Republicans ahead of the approaching congressional elections.
Speaking to reporters before departing Washington, Trump defended his decision to pursue military action, arguing that it was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged, however, that public opinion on the conflict was divided.
“Well in one way, they love it because I’m doing what should have been done by other presidents, and another way maybe they don’t,” Trump said.
He added that he had anticipated a political cost but maintained that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was essential.
“The Iran War, and we’ve knocked the hell out of them, and we may do it a little bit further,” he said.
Trump did not announce a new military operation, identify any potential targets or provide a timeline for further action. His remarks indicated that additional strikes remained an option, rather than confirming that a fresh operation had been ordered.
The President also linked the conflict to the domestic political landscape, saying Republican electoral prospects would depend significantly on whether his supporters turned out to vote. He argued that many Americans supported his approach, even as others remained opposed to the campaign.
Separately, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that expanding conflicts were generating economic consequences well beyond the immediate war zones.
Speaking in New York, Guterres identified energy markets, shipping routes, supply chains and financial systems as channels through which conflicts were affecting households and economies worldwide.
“The distance from the Strait of Hormuz to a family home or village market is shorter than we think,” he said.
Guterres called for an end to fighting, protection for civilians and renewed diplomatic efforts. He also announced plans to travel to Egypt on Friday, describing the country as one of the mediators in the US-Iran conflict.
Neither Trump’s remarks nor the UN chief’s comments provided a confirmed timetable for ending the conflict, leaving the prospect of further military action and the scope for diplomacy uncertain.
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