Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections

President Donald Trump has said that the United States is engaged in productive talks with Iran and will not attack the country before the midterm elections scheduled for November.

The US president claimed that the blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, while oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continue.

Earlier, Axios, citing US and Israeli sources, reported that the United States could launch major strikes against Iran ahead of the country’s midterm elections

According to the report, the Pentagon has instructed US Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a potential military operation against Iran.

The United States is scheduled to hold its midterm elections on November 3.

Axios, citing American and Israeli sources, reported that a potential US attack on Iran could take place before November. However, the report also said that President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch an attack against Iran.