Trump says U.S. won’t attack Iran before midterm elections

What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. would not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with the Islamic Republic. Why it matters: The remarks follow reporting that Trump was weighing strikes before the midterms and that the White House asked the Pentagon for options. The pause comes despite Iranian escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Saudi energy facilities. Coverage: 15 outlets in 24h

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. would not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with the Islamic Republic.

The remarks follow reporting that Trump was weighing strikes before the midterms and that the White House asked the Pentagon for options. The pause comes despite Iranian escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Saudi energy facilities.