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Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms

Axios·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms

President Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, despite considering resuming major combat operations. He wrote on Truth Social that the blockade remains in full force, with oil flowing through the Hormuz Strait. Sources say any resumption would target Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear sites, potentially affecting oil prices and Israel's Oct. 27 elections.

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