Trump acknowledges potential overreach in strikes against Iranian leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump stated during an election rally in Arizona that he may have “gone too far” with military strikes against Iranian leaders. Trump noted that the elimination of first- and second-level officials, as well as potential successors, has created difficulties for the United States in identifying interlocutors for peace negotiations.

Trump claimed the military offensive successfully destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, radar, and air defense systems. While he suggested the conflict could end soon, he did not announce a cessation of military operations, instead linking the resolution of the war to potential reductions in U.S. gasoline prices.

Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed concern regarding the United States' presence in the Zangezur Corridor region. The corridor, a project intended to improve connectivity between Azerbaijan and Armenia through rail and energy infrastructure, was part of a trilateral initiative discussed at the White House. Tehran is currently holding discussions with Armenian officials to ensure regional security and monitor the geopolitical implications of Washington’s involvement in the South Caucasus.