Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against IranPARIS, France, Jan 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning time was "running out" for Tehran as the United States sends a large naval fleet to the region. When asked if he would have talks with Iran, Trump told reporters: "I have had and I am planning on it." An official in the Gulf, where states host US military sites, told AFP that fears of a US strike on Iran are "very clear". Trump had threatened military action if protesters were killed in the anti-government demonstrations that erupted in late December and peaked on January 8 and 9.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 30, 2026 03:18 UTC