US Won't Attack Iran Before Midterms, Trump Says

President Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will not launch a military attack on Iran prior to the November 3 midterm elections, citing high oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing blockade. This statement followed reports that the administration was considering pre-election strikes to demonstrate strength and lower gas prices. Concurrently, the Middle East remains volatile with Houthi rebels repeatedly targeting Riyadh's international airport, the U.S. Treasury imposing new sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, and a Congressional report revealing that 81 U.S. aircraft have been damaged or lost since the conflict began in February 2026.

President Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will not launch a military attack on Iran prior to the November 3 midterm elections, citing high oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing blockade. This statement followed reports that the administration was considering pre-election strikes to demonstrate strength and lower gas prices. Concurrently, the Middle East remains volatile with Houthi rebels repeatedly targeting Riyadh's international airport, the U.S. Treasury imposing new sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers, and a Congressional report revealing that 81 U.S. aircraft have been damaged or lost since the conflict began in February 2026.