Report: Trump Weighing Iran Strike Before Midterms Amid Soaring Energy Costs - Middle East News
Gift this articleShare to FacebookPrint article Article printing is available to subscribers only Print in a simple, ad-free format Subscribe Comments: SaveZen Reading Zen reading is available to subscribers only Ad-free and in a comfortable reading format Subscribe Haaretz 05:32 AM • October 08 2026 IDT U.S. President Donald Trump is considering resuming military action against Iran ahead of next month's midterm elections, according to a report by The Atlantic. Two U.S. administration sources who spoke with the media indicated that the Pentagon has been asked to prepare for a potential strike before voters head to the polls, noting that the move is tied to Trump's desire to project progress in the conflict. Loading... Click the alert icon to follow topics: FollowIran - U.S. FollowIran nuclear FollowNuclear weapons FollowU.S. elections FollowRepublican Party FollowDonald Trump FollowJD Vance FollowStrait of Hormuz Comments Your Perspective Belongs Here Want to reply? Subscribe to join the conversation SUBSCRIBE Already signed up? Log in Loading... In the News In the News: October 7 GazaNetanyahuWest BankflydubaiNAZAMamdaniIsrael ElectionsHaQuizHaaretz Podcast
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