U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington was no longer negotiating with Iran and warned that “something” would happen “fairly soon,” without specifying what action he expected or when it might take place, as reports emerged of preparations for possible renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes against Tehran.

Asked by NewsNation whether negotiations with Iran were continuing, Trump initially acknowledged some activity but offered no clear indication of progress.

“A little bit, but we'll see what happens,” he said.

When asked whether he had finished negotiating with the Iranian government, Trump replied: “No, I think we're not negotiating... we are going to have something, one way or the other. It'll happen fairly soon.”

Trump added that many people expected developments to come after the U.S. midterm elections.

“Most people think, seem to think it's after the election, and we're going to see what happens,” he said.

The president praised his administration's approach toward Tehran, describing what Washington had done as “amazing.” He characterized the confrontation as “a little conflict against Iran” and said the United States was performing well on both military and economic fronts.

“I think our sanctions ended the real deal over there. But we're doing very well militarily and financially against Iran,” Trump said.

He did not clarify what he meant by a development occurring soon or offer a timeline for Washington's next steps, leaving open whether his remarks referred to renewed military action, diplomatic developments or another form of pressure on Tehran.

Reports Point to Possible Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes

Trump's comments came as The New York Times reported that the United States and Israel had drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections.

Citing U.S. officials and other people briefed on the discussions, the newspaper said the two militaries had developed plans for a short but intensive operation targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenals.

The report said U.S. and Israeli forces had stepped up military exercises, including flights over Iraq to rehearse strike maneuvers.

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel this week to discuss the possibility of renewed attacks, according to the newspaper.

Some U.S. officials believe another round of strikes could push Iran's economy to the brink and force Tehran to make diplomatic concessions after nearly eight months of conflict.

The reported preparations come amid mounting regional tensions and growing concern that a renewed military campaign could widen the confrontation and further disrupt energy supplies.

Iran Warns U.S. Over Gulf Incidents

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Thursday that four vessels involved in what it described as illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf had been struck simultaneously and caught fire after being tracked by its forces on Wednesday.

The IRGC also said three other vessels had collided with mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.

It warned the U.S. military that continued provocations could prompt a wider response against American bases across the region.

The claims added to concerns over maritime security and the risks to energy shipments through the strategically important Gulf waterways. The incidents could further complicate efforts to contain the conflict as Washington and Tehran remain at odds.

U.S. Orders Some Personnel to Leave Saudi Arabia

Separately, the U.S. State Department has ordered some diplomats and their family members to leave American missions in Saudi Arabia and plans to withdraw family members from several other U.S. missions in the region, U.S. officials told Reuters.

The order came as attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least one person and injured eight others at a civilian airport in Dammam, while two people were killed in a drone attack targeting an oil field.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a post on X that the department had ordered the departure of “non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only.”

He cited attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia.

“Iranian-supported Houthis have increasingly engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions,” Pigott said.

Four U.S. officials told Reuters that American missions in other Gulf states would also order family members to leave. Pigott did not address possible changes at missions outside Saudi Arabia.

The latest withdrawals follow Washington's earlier evacuation of diplomatic personnel after Tehran launched attacks on U.S. facilities following the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in late February. Some personnel had returned to the region in recent months.

The departures come as the conflict expands, with fighting involving the Houthis opening another front in the regional confrontation.

Attacks Target Saudi Airport and Oil Facilities

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority reported an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam that killed one person and injured eight others.

Earlier on Wednesday, two people were killed after Saudi air defenses intercepted a drone attempting to strike a facility at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field, the energy ministry said.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday warning of possible further Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, following recent deadly strikes, including an attack on Riyadh's airport.