Trump says U.S. will not resume strikes on Iran before Nov. 3 midterms
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that the U.S. will not strike Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing "productive discussions" with Iran.
President Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. will not strike Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. Deutsche Welle says the U.S. will not "resume" strikes. The Guardian and The Hill say he made the statement in a Truth Social post.
Trump said Washington is "having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran." He claimed Iran is "in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily."
The Guardian describes the statement as a pause in a protracted war that Trump has struggled to end after almost eight months. The Hill's excerpt also quotes Trump mentioning a blockade, but the text available is cut off.
Deutsche Welle notes that high gas and grocery prices are top concerns for voters.
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- CNBCTrump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm electionThu, Oct 8, 12:31 PM EDT
- The HillTrump says US will not strike Iran before midtermsThu, Oct 8, 12:52 PM EDT
- The GuardianTrump promises not to attack Iran before November’s US midtermsThu, Oct 8, 1:56 PM EDT
- Deutsche WelleUS will not resume strikes on Iran before midterms — TrumpThu, Oct 8, 2:18 PM EDT
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- Thu, Oct 8, 2:15 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Trump says U.S. will not attack Iran before November midterms
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