# US President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing what he describes as productive discussions with Tehran. Trump said the US blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place while negotiations continue. The war has disrupted energy supplies and pushed up fuel prices. The two countries have exchanged proposals aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. Trump has rejected Iran’s latest offer.
Trump rules out attack on Iran before November elections