Trump says US may launch "another little Epic Fury" attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Friday, October 23, that Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran. The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is approaching its eighth month, while higher fuel prices are weighing on the upcoming US midterm congressional elections.

"We may do another little Epic Fury," Trump said at a campaign rally in Florida. "Epic Fury" refers to the joint Israeli-American military operation that sparked the war with Iran at the end of February.

No details given

Trump did not elaborate on his remarks. He has previously signalled an openness to resuming strikes after a long deadlock in diplomacy, but not before the US congressional elections on November 3.

State of the talks

Iran said this week that there is no military solution to the war, while peace talks with the US have stalled. Trump gave no specifics on the timing or scale of a possible new attack.

The remarks come as the war and its effect on fuel prices have become a significant issue in US domestic politics ahead of the vote.