# 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.
- Title: Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms · Al Jazeera
- Summary: US President Donald Trump says America will not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with Tehran. Donald Trump said…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/trump-says-us-will-not-strike-iran-before-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November third midterm elections, stating the countries are having productive discussions.