Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US will not initiate military action against Iran before the November 3rd midterm elections. Meanwhile, Iran's nuclear chief has rejected demands to halt uranium enrichment or surrender stockpiles.
Why it matters
This announcement signals a temporary de-escalation in US-Iran tensions, though the underlying nuclear standoff remains unresolved.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections because the two sides were engaged in "productive discussions."
"We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Trump said the US and Iran were having "productive discussions," while maintaining that a blockade of Iran "will remain in full force and effect".
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