Trump says US will not attack Iran before November election

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 18:24 · Archive

Donald Trump says the United States will not attack Iran before the US midterm congressional elections on 3 November.

Donald Trump says the United States is having productive talks with Iran and will not launch an attack before the midterm elections on 3 November. He said in a post on Truth Social that the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect and oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February, with the war costing about $3 billion monthly. High petrol prices and the conflict have become a significant issue on the campaign trail and are weighing heavily on Republican candidates.

Trump has suggested he is confident an endgame to the war could come in the days before or after the election, while remaining open to resuming full-scale military operations. Iran and the US have exchanged proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he expected Iran would offer a formal reply within days.

How it is being reported

• US will not attack Iran before November election: TrumpThe United States military will not attack Iran before the US midterm congressional elections, US President Donald Trump says in an online post.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 17:57
• US will not attack Iran before November election: TrumpThe United States military will not attack Iran before the US midterm congressional elections, US President Donald Trump says in an online post.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 17:57

In this story: Donald Trump · Iran · United States · Israel · Abbas Araqchi · Strait of Hormuz

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