Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections
President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out attacking Iran before the US midterm elections on November 3, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran. Trump's post on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices on Thursday driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to those elections.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. According to Al-Monitor and Middle East Eye, Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform, saying that Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran.
This announcement came after oil prices surged due to reports suggesting potential new US strikes on Iran prior to the elections, causing concerns about further supply disruptions, as noted by Middle East Eye. The easing of oil prices followed Trump's statement.
The US midterm elections are taking place on November 3, with Republicans fighting to maintain control of both houses of Congress, as reported by Middle East Eye. CBS News also confirmed Trump's social media post about not attacking Iran before the midterm elections.
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