Trump states U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm elections, citing 'productive discussions'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would not be attacking Iran before November's midterm elections, citing 'productive discussions' with the Islamic Republic. This statement comes despite Iran's escalating attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran-backed militants targeting energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. The U.K. has expressed concerns that the U.S. decision to move B-1B bombers from a U.K. airbase, citing terror threats, could embolden Iran and Russia.