According to CNBC, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated over the weekend that Donald Trump hopes to resolve the conflict with Iran through diplomatic channels and has not yet made a final decision. Rubio said that the U.S. has the capability to take military action if necessary, but prefers a peaceful resolution. The report also noted that some media outlets claim both the U.S. and Iran are preparing for a potential new round of military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections; the U.S. government has not explicitly announced that it will resume attacks on Iran.