Statements · 10/8/2026
Trump Says No New Iran Attack Before Midterms
Trump says there will be no new attack on Iran before the midterms, while acknowledging he sometimes uses public statements to keep adversaries guessing.
Why it matters
His acknowledgment provides important context for interpreting his public statements about negotiations and military planning.
- ★Trump says no new attack on Iran will occur before the midterm elections.
- ★He acknowledges sometimes using public statements to keep adversaries off guard.
- ★Those statements concern negotiations and military planning.