Trump promises that the US will not resume attacks before the midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is holding “productive talks” with the Islamic Republic of Iran and said he would not order attacks against Tehran before the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. The statement was published on his Truth Social platform and cited by Reuters.

Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, while oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes for global oil trade.

The statements came after Axios reported that the Pentagon had asked U.S. Central Command to finalize plans for a possible resumption of large-scale attacks against Iran. According to the source, the order did not include a date for the start of operations, and Trump had not made a final decision.

The conflict between Iran and U.S. and Israeli forces began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iranian targets. The bombardments caused major disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and, according to information presented in the article, also led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.