Trump says US will not attack Iran before the midterms
Trump said the US would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections, citing productive discussions and ongoing talks.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished17:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished17:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump says US will not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections”
Trump says US will not attack Iran before the midterms
Key points
- Trump announced on social media that the US would not attack Iran before the November midterm elections.
- He cited what he called productive discussions with Iran and referenced ongoing talks.
- The comments follow reports that the White House considered strike options prior to the elections.
- Trump previously said ramped-up strikes against Iran were possible after the elections.
- Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation head said enrichment will not be abandoned and called it essential.
Other reports
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“No new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump says”
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Trump said the US would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections, citing productive discussions and ongoing talks.