Trump Says U.S. Could Launch Another Limited “Epic Fury” Operation Against Iran

The United States may carry out another limited “Epic Fury” operation against Iran or reach an agreement, President Donald Trump said Saturday, keeping military pressure and diplomacy in play. The possibility adds geopolitical risk for oil and broader markets, though Trump did not announce a new strike.

Trump urged Iran to state that it was ready to begin serious negotiations, presenting that step as a route to an agreement. He said he doubted Tehran would make such a declaration and suggested Iranian leaders might not be smart enough to do so.

The comments set out military action and a negotiated agreement as alternatives, but neither was presented as completed. Trump characterized any renewed operation as small-scale and left the possibility of a deal open.

That leaves Iran’s willingness to start serious talks central to the diplomatic option, while the prospect of U.S. military action keeps geopolitical risk in view for oil and wider markets.