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Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms
Trump says no U.S. strikes on Iran before November elections as military sends more forces.
In brief
Trump says no U.S. strikes on Iran before November elections as military sends more forces. Trump ruled out U.S. strikes on Iran before midterms while expanding military presence in the Middle East. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms
Trump said the U.S. will not launch new attacks on Iran before November 3 midterm elections.
U.S. blockade continues
Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iranian oil exports will remain in full force and effect.
Iranian oil tankers targeted
Iran struck three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and three U.S.-affiliated vessels elsewhere.
U.S. military escorts tankers
U.S. Central Command guides tankers through the Strait of Hormuz at night with tracking systems off.
Oil shipping costs rise
Some operators charge $1 million a day or more to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. protection.
Pentagon prepares third carrier
Pentagon plans to send USS Theodore Roosevelt and thousands of troops to the Middle East by late October.
U.S. carrier deployment
USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after 300+ days at sea, with USS George Washington replacing it in August.
Iranian counterproposal
Iran received U.S. counterproposal after rejecting seven-day reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
The bottom line
Trump ruled out U.S. strikes on Iran before midterms while expanding military presence in the Middle East.
