US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out new attacks on Iran until after the November mid-term elections, following several reports that Washington is gearing up for a new round of escalation. "We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.” Trump’s statement came after several news sites, including Axios, which is seen as close to Trump and his aides, reported that the Pentagon was preparing for a resumption of high-intensity strikes on Iran. The Atlantic also reported Trump is weighing attacking Iran before the US midterm elections. Read more: Trump rules out new attack on Iran until after midterms as oil prices spike
Trump rules out new attack on Iran until after midterms as oil prices spike
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