# Trump says US had ‘productive discussions’ with Iran and will pause attacks

https://mins.news/en/video/92214

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-08 21:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_VuvwAIno

> Trump posted on Truth Social that the US would not strike Iran again before the midterm elections. Former State Department official Jen Gavito called it unusual for a president to signal an attack, and said military strikes cannot be the strategy or end goal in themselves, even if the US attacks Iran again.

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