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POLITICS5d agoTrump says US will not attack Iran before November’s midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran ahead of November’s midterm elections, citing what he said were “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. “We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Thursday. The president’s comments amounted to an unusual blending of US national security issues and domestic politics. They follow recent reporting in The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT5d agoIran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms nearWashington Post World
POLITICS5d agoNo new attack on Iran before the midterm elections, Trump saysThe president has acknowledged sometimes using public statements about negotiations and military planning to keep adversaries off guard.Washington Post World
POLITICS5d agoTreasury sanctions 17 tankers linked to Iran's 'shadow fleet' in economic pressure campaignThe additional sanctions are part of the Trump administration's military and economic campaign against Iran.CNBC
CONFLICT5d agoTrump rules out Iran strikes before midtermsPresident Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump had been considering for several days resuming major combat operations before the midterms. However, his past statements about his intentions in Iran haven't always matched what he ultimately did. If major combat operations resume, they're expected to include large-scale strikes on Iranian energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear targets, sources say.Resuming the war in the next three to four weeks could influence the midterms, in part because oil prices might rise in rAxios
CONFLICT5d agoTrump says US will not strike Iran before midtermsPresident Trump said Thursday the U.S. military will not launch strikes against Iran before the midterm elections, claiming the administration is having “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. “I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in…The Hill
POLITICS5d agoTrump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms, citing 'productive discussions'Former President Trump stated that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterms, citing productive discussions. This indicates a pause in potential military action and ongoing diplomatic engagement.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS5d agoTrump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Trump has hinted that was confident that an end game to the war cold come in the days before or after…winchesterstar · united states of america
POLITICS5d agoTrump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm electionTrump said talks with Tehran were “productive” as the Iran war pushes oil and gas prices higher and support for the conflict falls.CNBC
POLITICS5d agoTrump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA, San Diego as he rallies for PaxtonPresident Trump rallied for Ken Paxton in Texas and alluded to his controversial comments about allowing Iran to bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.CBS News
BUSINESS5d agoOil rises after reports White House weighing Iran strikesThe Hill
BUSINESS5d agoUS Stocks Decline As Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran War WorriesChannels TV
CONFLICT5d agoWhite House on possible Iran strikes before midterms: Trump ‘has all options’The Hill
MILITARY6d agoUS military planes worth up to $3.3 billion now lost or damaged in Iran war, Congress report saysA costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research ServiceThe Independent World
CONFLICT6d agoU.S. service member describes low ammunition at Kuwait base, says Iran "hit us bad"CBS News
CONFLICT6d agoIran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaignEuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoTrump doubles down and asks if supporters want a ‘horror show’ from Iran: ‘Let them hit a missile into San Diego’Trump’s initial comments about Iran destroying US cities sparked backlash, though the White House said that he was speaking about the threat a nuclear-armed Iran could poseThe Independent World
BUSINESS6d agoIowa trucker says Iran war, fuel prices have been "major struggle"Some Iowans are questioning their loyalty to President Trump ahead of the midterms, saying they're struggling with the Iran war and tariffs. Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News
BUSINESS6d agoGermany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran warThe government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoTrump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war — to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Trump's first presidential term, said he did not see the conflict ending in the foreseeable future.CNBC
BUSINESS6d agoOil prices hit $105 and stocks tumble as Trump considers renewed strikes on IranNBC News
BUSINESS6d agoGulf economies to shrink despite higher oil prices as Iran war takes toll, World Bank saysEuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoLatinos unhappy with Trump immigration agenda and U.S. military preps Iran war options: Morning RundownA new NBC News/Telemundo poll shows Trump’s immigration crackdown has affected Latino voters.NBC News
BUSINESS6d agoThe Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran warReports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.Al Jazeera [en]