World · 10/8/2026
Trump Rules Out New Iran Strikes Before Midterms
Trump says the U.S. will not strike Iran again before the midterms, despite military preparations for possible strikes.
Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly rejected plans to restart the war, keeping military options from becoming renewed strikes.
- ★Trump says there will be no new U.S. strikes on Iran before the midterms.
- ★The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes.
- ★The president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war in recent months.