Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
Trump said productive talks with Tehran are continuing as the blockade stays in place and oil prices eased after his announcement.
- 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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Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterms
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out attacking Iran before midterm elections on November 3, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran. 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 Mili…
Washington. President Donald Trump ruled out Thursday attacking Iran before the U.S. legislative elections on November 3, and said Washington has “productive talks” with Tehran. Trump's publication in Truth Social came after an upturn in oil prices on Thursday, driven by press reports suggesting possible new attacks before those elections. “I want to make it clear to everyone that (...) we will not attack Iran at any time before the mid-term ele…
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