US President Donald Trump stated that Washington could potentially launch military strikes against Iran as soon as Sunday (October 25). He signaled that the United States may either need to "finish the job" or reach a new deal with Tehran.

President Trump made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote in the midterm elections at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida.

When asked by reporters about the extent of deliberations regarding fresh military action against Iran, Trump remarked, "We’re looking at it, and it could be tomorrow [Sunday]." He added, "Am I going to tell you whether or not I'm going to strike?"

However, the US President indicated that Tehran could still avert military action by coming to terms with Washington. "They want to make a deal, but the question is, will they stick to the deal?" he said.

Trump reiterated that his primary objective remains ensuring Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.

Asserting that previous operations involving B-2 stealth bombers were insufficient to achieve a permanent resolution, he stated, "I have to make it permanent. And that's the only reason I'm taking action."

While leaving both military action and diplomatic negotiations on the table, the President stopped short of announcing a final decision.

"I either have to finish it, or they're going to make a deal. But I'm not sure yet. Whichever way it goes, we will win,"

Trump declared.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States for the collapse of interim agreement talks.

Characterizing the Americans as "cowards," Pezeshkian asserted that Washington had "messed everything up."

Nevertheless, he suggested that Tehran should continue efforts toward finalizing a deal.

The conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which flared up in February, has escalated across the broader Middle East. Although negotiations regarding a ceasefire and peace accord have taken place, a permanent resolution to the crisis remains elusive.