— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 US President Donald Trump announced that Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing productive negotiations aimed at ending the conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes in February.

Despite ongoing diplomatic exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, major disagreements remain, while Washington maintains its blockade of Iranian ports and has sanctioned 17 additional vessels allegedly involved in circumventing oil restrictions.

The announcement comes amid rising gasoline prices, widespread public disapproval of Trump's handling of the war, and mounting electoral pressure on Republicans.

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