{
  "id": 12995507,
  "title": "Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections, cites ‘productive discussions’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/trump-rules-out-new-iran-attack-before-us-midterm-elections-cites",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:15:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/09/trump-rules-out-new-iran-attack-before-us-midterm-elections-cites-productive-discussions/238317"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has ruled out attacking Iran before the US midterm elections on November 3, stating that Washington is engaged in \"productive discussions\" with Tehran. The post was made on Trump's Truth Social platform, following a surge in oil prices driven by media reports of potential new US strikes before the elections. Trump emphasized that Iran is in poor economic and military condition, and the blockade against the country will remain in effect. He reiterated that no attack on Iran would occur prior to the midterm elections. The White House reportedly asked the Pentagon to develop options for striking Iranian targets, despite Trump's apparent reluctance. The rise in crude oil prices can be attributed to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and hostilities between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. US voters have expressed strong dissatisfaction over rising fuel prices, which are linked to the conflict between the US and Iran. Trump has insisted that the US has effectively won the war against Iran, but his claims have not convinced voters. The midterm elections will determine the final two years of Trump's presidency as his Republican Party faces the possibility of losing control of Congress.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Oct 9 — President Donald Trump yesterday ruled out attacking Iran before the US midterm elections on N...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Exclusive subscriber panel event - Trump’s midterm test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/exclusive-subscriber-panel-event-trumps-midterm-test",
        "published": "2026-10-08T21:59:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump rules out new attack on Iran before US midterm elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/trump-rules-out-new-attack-on-iran-before-us-midterm-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-08T22:07:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Iran weighs US response as Trump rules out attack before midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/iran-weighs-us-response-as-trump-rules-out-attack-before-midterms",
        "published": "2026-10-09T02:30:15.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}