Trump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA, San Diego as he rallies for Paxton
President Trump rallied for Ken Paxton in Texas and alluded to his controversial comments about allowing Iran to bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
US President Donald Trump said the United States is having "productive discussions" with Iran. He stated that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before the midterm congressional elections in November.
According to Trump, the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect, and oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The midterm elections are scheduled to take place on November 3rd.
Axios reported that Trump had been considering resuming major combat operations against Iran ahead of the midterms, which could have influenced the elections and Israel's elections, scheduled for October 27.
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