Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

US President Donald Trump stated he does not intend to bomb Iran before the November midterm elections, despite reports that the Pentagon has prepared plans for potential attacks. US media outlets, including The New York Times and Axios, reported that the Pentagon has instructed CENTCOM to prepare for imminent major combat operations. Trump posted on Truth Social that he will not order strikes on Iran before November 3.

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