Washington, United States, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections

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2026-10-09

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 in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and whi......

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