Trump says he will wait until after midterms to attack Iran

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Trump says he will wait until after midterms to attack Iran Maira Butt Thursday 08 October 2026 20:34 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Trump says Iran ‘willing to offer us anything’ for deal Donald Trump stated that the United States is engaged in productive discussions with Iran and will not launch an attack prior to the November midterm elections. Trump noted that the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place while oil continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz . Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly making progress in negotiations, though Trump expressed reluctance about ultimately making a deal. NBC News reported that Trump and his national security team have discussed potentially resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran. Meanwhile, strikes on airports across Saudi Arabia amid clashes with Yemeni Houthi rebels left three people dead and over 30 injured. In full Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off attacks on Iran for almost a month amid ‘productive’ talks