No attack on Iran before November 3 mid-term elections: Trump

Trump reiterated his position on Iran's nuclear programme, saying, “Iran will not have a nuclear weapon!” US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, even as Washington and Tehran continue discussions amid heightened tensions in the region.Trump's remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain engaged in efforts to resolve the conflict. (File Photo/Bloomberg)“We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Also read | Weeks before midterms, Trump can't name voters' No. 1 issue“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 full force and effect,” he said, adding that the United States would not take military action against Iran before the elections.Trump said oil was continuing to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that “22 Million Barrels” had passed through the waterway the previous night, with “not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran”.“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 said.He also reiterated his position on Iran's nuclear programme, saying: “IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”Trump's remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain engaged in efforts to resolve the conflict. Earlier, President Donald Trump was asked by reporters outside the White House on Tuesday what he believed was the No. 1 issue for American voters heading into the midterm elections.His initial response was brief: “I don’t know exactly.”Also read | Trump to sign $5000 checks for all adults? POTUS makes big announcement ahead of midtermsHe then pointed to what he described as improvements in the US economy."When you look at the American voters, we’re doing better. We’re taking in trillions of dollars of investment. We have more jobs. You know, more people are working in America today than at any time in history. The poverty rate is the best it’s ever been in terms of individuals. That includes African American, Asian American, Hispanic American. Poverty rate is the single best poverty rate, meaning lowest poverty rate we’ve ever had. The individual rate on individual people is making more money than they’ve ever made. And if you take a look around, we have more jobs right now in the United States of America than at any time in the history of our country," he said.Trump then turned and walked away from the reporters.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreIranGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.