DONALD TRUMP TELLS CNN RENEW STRIKES ON IRAN HIGHLY UNLIKELY

What happened: US President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed US strikes on Iran are "highly unlikely" if progress is made in indirect negotiations, saying it depends on whether Iran signs a "very strong agreement." Key numbers: 38 bridges identified as potential targets; Trump said they could be downed in about one hour; he predicted rebuilding could take up to 10 years; he cited Iran's anti-aircraft at "gone" and Why it matters: Trump said a third US aircraft carrier strike group recently arrived in the region and that US forces are ready, while stating Tehran badly wants a deal. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

US President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed US strikes on Iran are "highly unlikely" if progress is made in indirect negotiations, saying it depends on whether Iran signs a "very strong agreement."

Trump said a third US aircraft carrier strike group recently arrived in the region and that US forces are ready, while stating Tehran badly wants a deal.