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Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms

President Donald Trump said the United States will not resume military strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. The statement followed reports that the US military had drafted strike options, which Trump has repeatedly vetoed in recent months. Oil prices fell after his remarks.

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Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New Plans

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Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

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NYT Published 8 October 2026

Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New Plans

The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

Al Jazeera Published 9 October 2026

Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.

Al Jazeera Published 9 October 2026

Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections

Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

DW Published 8 October 2026

US will not resume strikes on Iran before midterms — Trump

President Donald Trump said the US will not resume strikes on Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. High gas and grocery prices are top concerns for voters.

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