President Donald Trump stated that the US has achieved military success against Iran, but still needs to strike certain nuclear sites, according to remarks made to reporters on Saturday. Trump claimed that the US could quickly take care of one or two remaining sites, mentioning a location referred to as Pickaxe Mountain.
Iranian officials have issued warnings against any potential attacks, with Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stating that Iranian forces would deliver devastating blows to any aggressor using new weaponry.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei also instructed military commanders to drop geographical limitations to retaliatory strike plans. Despite escalating rhetoric, negotiations between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators continued for a third consecutive day in Doha on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported progress towards a deal, including a shortened implementation period for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran have been engaged in diplomatic efforts, with Vice President J.D. Vance reaching out to Rezaei to propose talks.
The situation remains complex, with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushing for more strikes on Iran and dismissing the possibility of a meaningful agreement between the US and Iran. Trump spoke with Netanyahu by phone on Saturday morning, and is considering new strikes on Iran after the midterm elections.
Gasoline prices in the US remain elevated, but have continued to decline, with the average price of regular gas at $4.17 per gallon on Sunday.