ET Net News Service reported on the 9th that U.S. President Trump said on Thursday (the 8th) that the United States would not launch a military attack on Iran before the midterm elections on November 3, and stated that Washington is holding "productive" talks with Tehran.

    Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that "we will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections held on November 3." He also described Iran as currently being "in very bad shape economically and militarily."

    Trump also pointed out that a large amount of oil is currently being transported daily through the Strait of Hormuz, "not a single barrel comes from Iran," emphasizing that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues.

    Trump's latest statement temporarily reduces the risk of a new large-scale military conflict breaking out before the election, but does not rule out the possibility of resuming military actions after the election.

    According to U.S. officials cited by The New York Times, the Department of Defense has drawn up a new three-day plan to strike Iran, targeting Iranian drones, arms depots, and energy facilities, in accordance with Trump's previous orders. The report also stated that three U.S. aircraft carriers will soon be deployed in the Middle East. (yc)