Trump says he is "not very keen" on reaching an agreement with Iran; US media outlets report that the US military may be preparing to resume large-scale operations in the coming weeks.

US President Donald Trump said in a local time statement on October 7 that he is "not very keen" on reaching a deal with Iran. Earlier, NBC News reported that Trump and his national security team are discussing the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations against Iran in the coming weeks; Axios added that potential actions could include "massive bombing" of Iran’s energy, infrastructure and nuclear facilities. Speaking at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, Trump noted Iran is willing to offer "anything" to end the conflict, but he currently does not wish to strike a deal. He also said US Special Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff is pushing forward related negotiations and "doing a good job". Recent US-Iran talks remain marked by clear divisions. US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must drastically reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to meet Washington’s demands for ending the war. For its part, Iran has criticized US officials for conflicting stances and insisted its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. Meanwhile, Middle East energy markets continue to be impacted by the conflict. Kpler data shows that excluding Iran, crude oil exports via the Gulf, combined with shipments from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have recovered to around 18.5 million barrels per day (bpd) – the pre-conflict level. However, oil prices remain elevated. Kpler analysts believe that even without a new diplomatic agreement, Middle East oil shipments could gradually recover through operational adjustments, though the process will be slower and uneven.