Trump and Iran both deny election calendar drives war decisions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 05:19 · Archive

President Trump and Iranian officials both claim the U.S. election on 3 November is not motivating their approach to the seven-month-old war between the countries. The conflict has driven persistent inflation and high gas prices, causing widespread American disapproval and casting a shadow over the election that will determine whether Trump's party keeps control of Congress. For Iran, U.S. economic sanctions and a naval blockade on Iranian oil are creating serious economic difficulties.

The two sides remain at odds on path to resolution. Iranian officials insist there will be no deal unless the U.S. lifts the blockade and provides sanctions relief. Trump's position is mixed: he has dispatched additional military resources to the region and threatened to resume strikes, whilst declaring the U.S. 'will not be attacking Iran at any time prior' to 3 November.

At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Trump said he 'will not give credence to the election when it comes to Iran'. Now campaigning for Republican candidates, Trump is telling voters he is winning the war whilst warning he is ready to 'finish it off' if Iran does not capitulate. 'Iran will be very quick one way or the other,' Trump said during a campaign event in New York on Friday.

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• Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the warPresident Donald Trump and Iranian officials seem to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war.Clickorlando · 10 Oct, 05:03
• Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the warPresident Donald Trump and Iranian officials seem to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war.News4Jax · 10 Oct, 05:03

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