Iran-Krieg: Trump: Keine Angriffe auf Iran bis zu Midterms im November

US President Donald Trump has denied plans for any fresh US military attacks on Iran in the run-up to the midterm elections on November 3rd, according to reports. "We will not launch any military strikes against Iran prior to the midterm elections in November," Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social. The US government is instead engaging in "constructive talks" with Tehran, according to the president.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had previously written on his Telegram channel that his government was reviewing a "seven-day plan" from Washington and had received a response - indicating they intended to react within days. Reports have emerged that the US administration was considering new military strikes against Iranian targets ahead of the critical midterms.

US media outlets Axios and NBC News, citing informed sources, said the US government was mulling larger military operations in the coming weeks. However, no decision had been made yet. The war in Iran is highly unpopular among Americans, as the cost of living and fuel prices have skyrocketed due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Any further military escalation would likely drive oil prices even higher after they had already increased in recent months due to disrupted trade in the Strait. This could be detrimental to Trump's Republican base as they prepare for the upcoming elections.