We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran

We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran

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, wi

Richard Miniter
First Published: October 8, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

— We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Donald J. Trump announced the U.S.

will not attack Iran before the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, despite an ongoing military blockade. While Trump claimed productive talks are underway, Middle East oil shipments have largely recovered to bypass Iran, whose own crude exports have plunged to zero.

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!

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