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October 8, 2026
Trump Confirms No Attack on Iran Before Midterm Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict
- Trump reiterated that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms, emphasizing ongoing discussions with Iran.
- He claimed oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz in record volumes, despite previous closures due to conflict.
- Public support for military action against Iran remains low, with only about a third of Americans in favor according to recent polling.
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- Trump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm electionOct 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM · CNBC
- Trump says US will not strike Iran before midtermsOct 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM · The Hill
- Trump rules out Iran strikes before midtermsOct 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM · Axios
- The U.S. won’t attack Iran before the November midterm elections, President Trump said Thursday, citing “productive” talks with TehranOct 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM · WSJ
- No new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump saysOct 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM · Washington Post
- Trump promises not to attack Iran before November’s US midtermsOct 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM · The Guardian
- Trump aims to 'reassure' Republicans he won't take military action in Iran before midtermsOct 8, 2026 at 8:25 PM · NBC
- Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New PlansOct 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM · NYT
- Meet the Press NOW — October 8Oct 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM · NBC