Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, explicitly tying military action timing to the domestic political calendar.
- The Pentagon had been tasked with developing strike options after reports suggested potential pre-election military operations, but Trump's announcement marks a shift from that earlier messaging regarding combat timing.
- Despite the pause, the naval blockade around Iranian ports remains enforced. Trump claimed 22 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz "last night alone," asserting that Iran faces "very bad condition."
- Washington maintains "productive discussions" with the Islamic Republic while insisting on nuclear limits. Iran previously offered to reopen the strait and resume talks if the United States lifted the blockade and observed a ceasefire.
- The announcement does not rule out military action after the midterm elections, as the United States continues strengthening its regional military presence and maintaining economic pressure policies "for the time being.
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POLITICS: Trump Says No New Strikes on Iran Before Midterms, Citing Ongoing Talks – The Beltway Report
President Trump said Thursday that the United States will not carry out any new military strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, pointing to what he called “productive discussions” with Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the existing blockade on Iran will stay “in full force and effect” while talks continue. He said oil is still moving through the Strait of Hormuz in large volumes, but that none of it is going to…
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Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections
Trump's post on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices on Thursday driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to those elections. "I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect...we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections," he wrote. "We are having p…
The U.S. President ruled out new military attacks before November 3, although he will maintain the oil blockade
The president said Washington had "productive discussions" with Tehran, while the polls showed dissatisfaction with fuel prices.
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