Trump Denies Pre-November 3 US Strike on Iran as Gas Stays $1 Higher
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Updated · The Guardian · Oct 8
Trump Denies Pre-November 3 US Strike on Iran as Gas Stays $1 Higher
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Oct 8
Summary
Trump said the US will not strike Iran before the 3 November midterm elections, declaring on Truth Social that no attack is planned while Iran remains weakened and the Strait of Hormuz blockade stays in force.
The denial followed Atlantic reporting that the White House had asked the Pentagon for strike options against Iranian targets that could be executed before the midterms.
The statement lands as the war has become a political liability for Republicans: Trump's approval rating hit a new low this week, and average gasoline prices remain more than $1 a gallon above prewar levels.
Trump-endorsed candidates in key battleground races are already urging an end to the conflict, arguing lower fuel costs are critical for voters ahead of November.