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Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before November Midterms
Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 elections.
He said the two countries were having productive discussions.
At the same time, he said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would stay in place.
Trump also said Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
He claimed that a large amount of oil had moved through the Strait of Hormuz, without oil coming from or going to Iran.
Reports said the Pentagon had been asked to prepare for possible strikes, even as Trump ruled out an attack before the elections.
Iran said talks were still happening through intermediaries.
The two countries have not yet reached an agreement to end the conflict.
Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while describing discussions with Tehran as productive.
Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would remain in force and reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
He claimed 22 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night, with none coming from or going to Iran.
Reports by Axios and The Atlantic said the Pentagon had been asked to prepare possible strike options, though the articles describe the reports differently.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations were continuing through intermediaries as Tehran reviewed Washington’s response to Iran’s proposal.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- What
- Trump ruled out a U.S. attack on Iran before the November 3 midterms, while saying discussions were productive and the blockade would continue.
- Where
- The dispute involves Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Thursday; Trump referred to the November 3 midterm elections.
- Why
- The United States and Iran are exchanging proposals amid a conflict, disagreements over shipping and uranium enrichment, and efforts to reach a deal.
United States
Iran
Shipping and the blockade
United States
Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports would remain in force and claimed oil was flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
Iran has said normal shipping through the strait cannot resume until conditions agreed in earlier negotiations are fulfilled.
Uranium enrichment
United States
Trump said Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
Iran
Iran says it will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment.
Negotiations
United States
Trump described discussions with Iran as productive.
Iran
Araghchi said messages were being exchanged through intermediaries and that Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to Iran’s proposal.
Key facts
- Attack timeline
- Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
- Blockade
- Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports would remain in full force.
- Oil-flow claim
- Trump cited 22 million barrels passing through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night and said none came from or went to Iran.
- Nuclear position
- Trump reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon; Iran says it will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment.
- Reported strike preparations
- Axios and The Atlantic reported that the Pentagon had been asked to prepare for possible strikes; the articles describe the reports as possible strikes or strike options.
- Iranian proposal
- Abbas Araghchi said Iran was reviewing the U.S. response to its proposal, described as a seven-day plan.
- Oil prices
- Reports said Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel earlier Thursday and fell to around $103 after Trump's post.
Quotes
Abbas Araghchi
Iranian foreign minister
“I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily... we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd”
wionews.com
NDTV
businesstoday.in
CNBC TV 18
“The negotiating process is still continuing, and, through intermediaries, messages are being exchanged.”
wionews.com
Sources
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