Trump says U.S. is "not looking to kill lots of people" in Iran

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told Fox News that, despite recent U.S. attacks on Iranian targets, his administration does not intend to cause mass civilian deaths in Iran, though he said force could be used if required. He referenced a nighttime strike on a newly built Iranian anti‑aircraft site that had been observed for two months, describing it as a limited action rather than a declaration of war, and mentioned a separate defensive operation on Qeshm Island reported by local outlets. Citing a U.S. official, Trump argued that the current tension with Tehran is unlike conventional conflicts such as the Russia‑Ukraine war, claiming the United States holds decisive control over Iran’s naval and air capabilities after earlier operations. The remarks came as speculation grew about further U.S. strikes following the midterm elections.