WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Donald Trump has clarified that President Trump Has No Plans to Attack Iran before the November midterm elections, indicating that the United States does not intend to launch military strikes against Iran during this period.
President Trump Has No Plans to Attack Iran
According to Al Jazeera, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly addressed questions regarding alleged discussions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning targeting Iranian leadership. She stated that, according to President Trump, Iran is currently in an extremely poor condition both economically and militarily.
Oil Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz Continues
Kelly also claimed that Iran’s naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is operating at full intensity, and despite Iranian disruptions, oil shipments through the strait are continuing at record levels.
Netanyahu’s Claim and White House Stance
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that President Trump fully supports his plan to eliminate the Iranian leadership. However, the fresh statement from the White House has refuted any immediate military strikes.
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Political analysts note that amidst the upcoming November midterm elections, rising gasoline prices due to the Iran tensions, and a lack of decisive successes, President Trump has faced a significant decline in public popularity, with risks of setbacks across multiple fronts.
