Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated that he will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. However, he confirmed that the maritime blockade against Iran will remain in place.
On October 8, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "We are having productive discussions with Iran," and added, "I will not attack Iran at any point before the midterm elections."
He emphasized that Iran is facing significant economic and military challenges, reiterating that the blockade measures will be fully maintained. Trump also reaffirmed his position that he will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
The President noted that 22 million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night, but none of it originated from or was destined for Iran.
Earlier, the online news outlet Axios reported that the Pentagon had instructed Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, to prepare for a resumption of large-scale military operations against Iran. The possibility of renewed attacks has led to a spike in international oil prices.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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