Trump Won’t Rule Out Further Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections
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President Donald Trump has declined to rule out additional U.S. strikes on Iran before November’s midterm elections while saying peace talks will continue, according to a report from Fox News.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Thursday, Trump also acknowledged that the war with Iran could hurt Republicans in the elections. Asked whether the conflict could cost his party control of the House, Senate or both, Trump said, “Well, it’s possible. It should help,” The Hill reported. He spoke before departing for a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.
The comments came as the conflict continued to affect energy supplies and financial markets. CoinDesk reported declines in bitcoin and Nasdaq futures after Trump left open the possibility of further strikes. The Guardian reported that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February had driven up global oil and gas prices, although the waterway had started to reopen.
The U.S. president launched the war along with Israel on February 28, saying Iran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, according to Al Jazeera. Iran has denied seeking one. Trump has also said he wants to continue diplomacy, but his remarks left open the possibility of renewed military action before voters decide control of Congress.
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