WHILE YOU WERE OUT
🗳️ Midterms are Nov. 3. Minnesota ballot guide · Get the free printable ballot cheat sheet → · Verified results by email at 6 AM Nov. 4
🌙 6 AM · While you slept

Trump says the U.S. still has 'one or two' sites to target in Iran

President Trump told reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday that the U.S. has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has to "take care of, I would say one or two sites," including a suspected underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain, adding "we can do that in 10 minutes." He said talks to end the war were "going fine" but called Iran "not very reliable." Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump has not decided on new strikes and the U.S. is open to a diplomatic solution. Iran denies any nuclear work at Pickaxe Mountain, and its supreme leader has warned the U.S. and Israel against new attacks.

The day's 5 biggest stories, verified, free by email

▶ Watch the 90-second briefing (story 3 of 5) 🔔 Get 6 AM & 5 PM alerts

Why it matters

The U.S. and Israel began a war with Iran in February. Trump says talks to end it are continuing but that one or two sites remain, while Iran's supreme leader has warned the U.S. and Israel against new attacks.

How each side sees it

The U.S. saysTrump says talks are "going fine" but Iran is "not very reliable"; Rubio says no decision on new strikes has been made and the U.S. is open to a diplomatic solution.
Iran saysIt denies any nuclear work at Pickaxe Mountain, and its supreme leader has warned the U.S. and Israel against launching new attacks.

Sources

Checked against 2 established news sources:

Also in this edition

Published Sunday, November 1, 2026. Spot an error? Email [email protected]. See our corrections log and standards.

Free · twice a day

Get the catch-up in your inbox

The same fact-checked briefing, sources included, at 6 AM and 5 PM Central. No spin, no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

We only use your email to send the briefing.