World · Middle East · 17 hrs ago
Trump says he is reluctant to destroy Iran’s infrastructure
Donald Trump said the US could destroy infrastructure in Iran, including bridges and power plants.
He said rebuilding those facilities could take 10 to 15 years.
Trump said the resulting burden on people was a reason he did not want to do it.
He repeated his claim that the US had “won in Iran,” without giving details in his remarks.
He said the US could decide to end the situation now or later, and that some of Iran’s neighbors preferred keeping things as they are.
His comments describe a possible course of action, not an announced attack.
US President Donald Trump said the United States could destroy infrastructure in Iran but that he was reluctant to do so because rebuilding would burden the Iranian people.
He said bridges and power plants would be among the targets and that rebuilding could take years.
Trump said it was a question of whether to “close out” the conflict now or later.
He said some of Iran’s neighbors would prefer the United States to leave the situation as it is.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump.
- What
- Trump said the United States could destroy infrastructure in Iran but he was reluctant because rebuilding it would burden the people.
- When
- November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Trump spoke to reporters before flying from Florida to Washington.
- Why
- He said rebuilding bridges and power plants would take years and place a heavy burden on people.
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- Potential targets
- Bridges and power plants
- Estimated rebuilding time
- 10, 12, 15 years
- Trump’s stated concern
- Rebuilding would put an awfully big burden on the people
- Statement date
- November 9, 2026
What people are saying
I don’t like that
It’s just a question of closing it out now or later.