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Trump says no strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms as oil jumps
President Trump said on Truth Social that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections and that talks with Iran are productive, while the naval blockade stays in place. Iran's foreign minister said Tehran will formally reply to a U.S. proposal within days. Brent crude rose more than 4% after a tanker was hit off Qatar's coast.
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How each side sees it
The White House saysTrump wrote that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterms, that discussions with Iran are productive, and that the blockade remains in full force.
Iran saysForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will give a formal reply to the U.S. counterproposal for a temporary halt to hostilities within days.
Sources
- Middle East Eye: Trump rules out new attack on Iran until after midterms
- Time News: No military strikes on Iran before midterms
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