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Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out

Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.

US President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, US, October 5, 2026.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.

Zamir says return to war with Iran may postpone Israel election as Pentagon prepares plans - report

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to speak at Anduril Industries in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on October 6, 2026; illustrative

Trump rules out US strikes on Iran before midterms as US Treasury imposes new sanctions

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026.

Iran must cut enrichment to end war, US uncertain who makes decisions in Tehran, Vance says


Iran split screen: When US, Israeli interests reach a fork in the road - analysis

US and Israeli policy towards Iran has overlapped for quite some time. Now, the two countries seem to be approaching diverging paths in the future regarding the Islamic regime.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025

Iran's IRGC claims to have seized US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia added that Iran was ready for confrontation and to inflict greater damage on the US.

This photo obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim shows an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, on April 21, 2026.

US official gives ultimatum to nations in Middle East: Stop trade with Iran, or US will cut ties

In total Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across the Middle East and Europe, warning them to cease relationships with Iran.

US military officers salute the remains of US Army Maj. Bianca Wilkerson, who died in a non-combat related incident while deployed in Doha, Qatar in support of military operations connected to the US-Iran war, during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, September 26.

Pezeshkian says he met with Khamenei face to face, Iran willing to make deal before US midterms

"The implementation of the policies is in the hands of the administration and the government, but the consultations and the directions come from there [Khamenei]," Pezeshkian said. 

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.

Iran's President Pezeshkian tells UN General Assembly Trump is a 'bully,' quotes Game of Thrones

"The US president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, according to reports from the BBC and Guardian.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.

Iraq moves to put off militia disarmament until June 2027 while US moves out

The new developments regarding the militias come as the US is leaving Iraq on September 30. Zaidi wants to restructure the US relationship and make it strategic.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Iran says it has new targets, weapons ready if US launches new attack, Fars news says - report

IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi tells Fars News Agency that Iran is ready to change the 'weaponry and geography of the war.'

Missiles are displayed during a military parade held by the Houthis, who are armed primarily by the IRGC.

Iran claims US preparing to resume attacks, threatens bases, supporting regional countries

The military said that any US attack would trigger sustained strikes on US bases and interests in the region, the report added.

 Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

UN accuses US military of committing war crimes, Iranian regime of crimes against humanity

The US was accused of the targeting a school in the city of Minab and a sports center in the city of Lamerd, while the Iranian regime was accused of the handling protests.

FILE PHOTO: People and rescue forces work following an Israel strike on a school in Minab, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

Only 29% of Afghans who recently returned from Iran said they had any savings left after their average income fell by nearly one-third compared to pre-crisis levels.

Afghan nationals carrying their belongings walk after crossing the border from Iran at the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, Afghanistan, September 3, 2026.