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Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
US President Donald Trump says America will not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with Tehran.
In brief
US President Donald Trump says America will not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with Tehran. Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November third midterm elections, stating the countries are having productive discussions. Originally reported by Al…
Trump rules out Iran attack
US President Donald Trump said late Thursday the US will not attack Iran before the November third midterm elections.
Productive talks with Tehran
Trump posted on Truth Social that the US and Islamic Republic of Iran are having productive discussions about the situation.
“we are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran”
Timing tied to election calendar
The president explicitly linked the decision not to strike to the timing of the midterm elections scheduled for November third.
“We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.”
What matters most
Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November third midterm elections, stating the countries are having productive discussions.
