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Trump and Iran Agree on One Thing. the US Election Calendar Isn't Driving Their Decisions on the War

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Iran's leadership appear to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war: they each insist the U.S. election calendar isn't motivating them to find an end to it.

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U.S. News & World Report· Oct 10, 4:03 AMTrump and Iran Agree on One Thing. the US Election Calendar Isn't Driving Their Decisions on the WarAlso ran in SFGATE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, WTOP

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Rep. Krishnamoorthi: This War Is a DisasterRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) says Iran could take advantage militarily and economically of President Trump's announcement that the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says he doesn't put much stock in President Trump's claim that the US is having productive discussions with Iran and says the conflict is benefiting…

Bloomberg11d agoWhole story →

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Trump Says U.S. Will Not Strike Iran Again Before Midterms as Military Draws Up New PlansThe U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

The New York Times11d agoWhole story →

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Trump says he doesn't want Iran deal as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing'The U.S. president and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in the coming weeks, NBC News reported.

CNBC11d agoWhole story →

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Trump downplays Iran deal as U.S. readies renewed strikesU.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House on October 07, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into RetreatA war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.

The New York Times12d agoWhole story →

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Report Shows How IMF-Imposed Austerity Hurts Poor Countries Already Reeling From Iran WarThe US-Israeli war with Iran has exacerbated economic hardship across the world. It's especially bad for the developing nations currently being forced to implement austerity programs by the International Monetary Fund. Under IMF loan programs, countries struggling with debt are required to reduce government budget deficits by introducing spending cuts…

Common Dreams6d agoWhole story →

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White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on IranThe White House and Pentagon have prepared plans to use a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb to hit military sites in Iran if ordered by President Trump, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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