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  "title": "Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/trump-rules-out-new-iran-attack-before-us-midterm-elections-13080874",
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  "published": "2026-10-09T09:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261009/trump-rules-out-new-iran-attack-before-us-midterm-elections"
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  "account": "Washington — In a statement on his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump ruled out conducting any attacks on Iran prior to the US midterms on November 3. The announcement came after a spike in oil prices, fueled by reports of potential new US strikes ahead of the elections. Trump emphasized that while Iran faces significant economic and military challenges, and the blockade against the country remains fully enforced, there would be no military action against Iran before the midterm elections. He added that the United States is engaged in \"productive discussions\" with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Atlantic magazine reported on Wednesday that the White House had requested the Pentagon to explore options for striking Iranian targets that could be employed before the midterms. Despite Trump's apparent reluctance, the New York Times stated on Thursday that such plans were still being developed, apparently disregarding the President's reservations. The surge in crude oil prices has been attributed to ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ruled out Thursday attacking Iran before the US midterms on November 3, saying Washington was holding \"productive discussions\" with Tehran. Trump's announcement on his Truth Social platform followed a surge in oil prices driven by media reports suggesting potential new US strikes prior to the elections. \"I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is…",
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