{
  "id": 9915953,
  "title": "Trump expects Iran strikes to resume after US midterm elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-expects-iran-strikes-to-resume-after-us-midterm-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:19:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/frx17hmr7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US officials have revealed that President Donald Trump anticipates striking Iran once again following the upcoming midterm elections. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump's decision to resume military action against Iran was made after he rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and expressed skepticism about Iran meeting his demands during closed-door meetings. The newspaper suggests that Trump's stance on the conflict could evolve as it unfolds, influenced by the outcome of the congressional midterm elections. However, US officials emphasize that negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue through intermediaries, including discussions on the nuclear issue. The US believes economic pressure will compel Tehran to accept an agreement, as Washington has informed Iran and mediators that it has no intention of lifting the maritime embargo on Iran. US efforts to ensure the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz have made reaching a deal less urgent.",
  "summary": "US officials say President Donald Trump told aides he anticipates resuming strikes on Iran following the midterm elections.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump plans to resume Iran strikes post-midterm elections",
    "US officials say negotiations continue through intermediaries",
    "US maintains economic pressure to force Iran's agreement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Despite Trump meeting fanfare, Xi shows no sign of breaking with Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/despite-trump-meeting-fanfare-xi-shows-no-sign-of-breaking-with-iran",
        "published": "2026-09-25T19:26:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "US official claims Trump holds all the cards in Iran talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-official-claims-trump-holds-all-the-cards-in-iran-talks",
        "published": "2026-09-26T04:37:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Report: Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal, may resume bombing after midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/report-trump-rejects-irans-ceasefire-proposal-may-resume-bombing",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:28:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Iran offers plan to reopen Hormuz in seven days, but Trump reportedly says no",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-offers-plan-to-reopen-hormuz-in-seven-days-but-trump-reportedly",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:53:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}