President Trump on Thursday announced that the US will not be attacking Iran prior to the midterm elections.
Trump also said that 22 million barrels of oil went through the Strait of Hormuz last night.
Full statement from Trump:
We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!), we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd.
IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Trump’s statement comes after The Atlantic reported that the White House had asked the Pentagon and CENTCOM to draft additional plans to strike Iran.
The US’s conflict with Iran is in its seventh month.
A previous ceasefire with Iran collapsed after Tehran attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 18 US Service members have died in the Iran war.
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