Trump declares no attack on Iran before November 3 midterm elections

US President Donald Trump has declared that there will be no renewed military attack on Iran before the midterm elections scheduled for November 3.

President Trump said talks underway with Iran are moving in a positive direction. Even as he described the talks as positive, he made clear that the blockade on Iran would remain fully in place.

The midterm elections in the United States are due to be held on November 3. Trump's declaration that there will be no military attack on Iran before then comes as talks with Iran continue.

According to Trump's declaration, while there will be no military attack on Iran before the election, the blockade will remain unchanged.