World · 10/9/2026
Trump Says No US Strike on Iran Before Midterms
President Trump said Thursday the US would not strike Iran before the midterm elections, amid increased activity in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Trump’s statement sets out the US position on a potential strike against Iran before the midterm elections.
- ★Trump said Thursday that the US would not strike Iran before the midterm elections.
- ★Retired Col. Wayne Sanders of Bloomberg Intelligence examined increased activity in the Middle East.
- ★Sanders described the regional activity as a “hornet’s nest.”