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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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