US President: No attack on Iran before midterm elections
US President Donald Trump announced no attack on Iran before the midterm elections, amid the ongoing naval blockade.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, Oct. 8 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not resume military operations against Iran before the U.S. midterm elections, noting that the diplomatic option for resolving the conflict remains viable. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “We will not launch any attack on Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections scheduled in the United States on November 3.” He added that his country is currently holding “productive” discussions with Iran, while affirming that the maritime blockade on Iranian ports remains “in full force and effect,” alongside the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in “record” quantities. (End) A.M.M. / M.A.A.
