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President Donald Trump said renewed U.S. strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if talks progress, but he warned that he could still order strikes, CNBC Top News reported on November 8, 2026. He tied the decision to progress in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not describe the terms under discussion, any deadline for the talks or any market reaction. The remarks add to the uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while the nuclear negotiations continue.