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Trump Says U.S. Won’t Attack Iran Before 2026 Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will not attack Iran before the November 2026 midterm elections.
European stock indices rose broadly on the same day.
Brent crude futures fell more than 1% to just under $103 per barrel.
Chipmakers dropped 3.4% after the Financial Times reported OpenAI’s revenue was $20 billion lower than previously signaled.
Broadcom and Oracle announced plans to raise large capital sums for advanced AI chip investments.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-led 2003 invasion of Iraq, authorized by Congress after the 2002 UN resolution and the 1998 Iraq Liberation Act, spiked oil prices and cost the United States about $1.9 trillion. Critics such as Brent Scowcroft warned it would destabilize the region. President Donald Trump’s 2026-midterm pledge to avoid striking Iran echoes that earlier caution.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will not attack Iran before the November 2026 midterm elections.
European stock indices rose broadly on the same day.
Brent crude futures fell more than 1% to just under $103 per barrel.
Chipmakers dropped 3.4% after the Financial Times reported OpenAI’s revenue was $20 billion lower than previously signaled.
Broadcom and Oracle announced plans to raise large capital sums for advanced AI chip investments.

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