Trump's statement on Iran: We will not attack before the elections, talks are constructive

US President Donald Trump made statements regarding the ongoing talks with Iran. Trump announced that there will be no new military attack against Iran before the Congressional midterm elections to be held on November 3.

Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump said, "We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Stating that the US blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect, Trump said that oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said, "We will not attack Iran in any way before the midterm elections in the USA on November 3." he said.

IRAN WAR IS ON THE ELECTION AGENDA

The war, which started with the attacks launched by the USA and Israel against Iran in February, has become one of the main topics of discussion in US domestic politics before the Congressional midterm elections on November 3.

The war, which is stated to have a monthly cost of approximately 3 billion dollars, increased the political pressure on the Republican Party along with rising fuel prices.

In his previous statements, Trump stated that he expected oil prices to fall sharply after the elections.

However, high gasoline prices and the ongoing war with Iran are considered to have a negative impact on the election campaigns of Republican candidates and put the party's majority in Congress at risk.

MUTUAL OFFERS

Washington and Tehran administrations have made mutual offers in recent weeks to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global energy trade.

However, Trump rejected the Iranian administration's latest offer.

While the US President's latest statement pointed out that diplomatic contacts between the parties continue, it revealed that the Washington administration has not yet taken any steps to lift the blockade on Iranian ports.