Trump Blocks Netanyahu's Push for New Iran Strikes Ahead of Midterms

10/21/2026

The Israeli military had prepared for a multi-day operation targeting Iran over the weekend of October 10, but the plan was called off after Trump objected

10/21/2026

"We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd," Trump said.

10/21/2026

The Atlantic magazine reported on Wednesday that the White House had asked the Pentagon to develop options to strike Iranian targets that could be used before the midterms.

10/21/2026

State of the Union: The Israeli PM reportedly called off plans for a mid-October attack after Trump opposed the operation.

10/21/2026

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes the Iran war will end "immediately" after the United States votes in midterm elections in November.

10/21/2026

"They thought they were going to outwait me," Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran's leadership. "You know, 'We'll outwait him. He's got the midterms.' I don't care about...