Trump told CNN an attack on Iran would be extremely unlikely if negotiations
make progress, but said US forces are prepared to strike if ordered. He said
three aircraft carriers are in position and fully mission-ready, and that the US
has identified 38 infrastructure targets in Iran, including bridges and power
plants, that could be destroyed within an hour. He added he would prefer to
avoid destroying such assets because reconstruction would take years. Trump also
said Iran’s air defenses have been destroyed and the regime retains roughly 10%
of its previous missile capability and 15% of its drone capability.
