President Donald Trump has pledged not to attack Iran before Americans vote in the midterms. The president made the announcement on Thursday on Truth Social, with Election Day just 26 days away. The pledge follows several media reports that the administration was planning possible new war strikes before the vote.
Donald Trump’s military position ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
“We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” Donald Trump declared. He added that his administration is “having productive discussions” with Tehran and that his main goal is to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The president further made clear that pressure on Tehran will continue, saying the blockade of Iranian ports “will remain in full force and effect.”
Until his Thursday post, Trump had not fully ruled out renewed strikes, according to CNN officials familiar with the matter. They say military planners have prepared options for resuming the Iran war, including attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear targets. Top administration officials also traveled to Camp David last Friday to discuss Iran, including longer-term war planning.
Moreover, Trump has sent mixed signals on the campaign trail in recent weeks, telling supporters he has a decision before him on how to proceed. Other administration officials describe the war as essentially over, but Trump struck a different tone on Tuesday at a new shipyard in Maryland. “They’re a mess. But we still have to finish it off,” he said.
Politics appears to weigh on his thinking. Trump seems reluctant to restart a conflict that is already unpopular. Flare-ups between Washington and Tehran have also pushed up oil prices, which worsens the cost-of-living concerns that have hurt Republican allies heading into the midterms. Additionally, the administration has favored economic punishment over military action for months, though that approach has done little to push Iranian officials toward the negotiating table.
Meanwhile, Trump and his top national security officials continue to search for ways to get more ships moving through the strait.
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