# Trump does not plan to resume strikes on Iran immediately after midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/124931

- TASS, 2026-11-02 03:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2211621

> Axios reports that Trump currently wants negotiations with Iran to continue rather than resuming military action immediately after the November 3 congressional midterm elections. He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday about the negotiations and when to return to combat; Netanyahu pressed for an immediate strike, the outlet said.

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