Trump said the US is holding productive talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran and will not attack Iran at any time before the US midterm elections on November 3. He said the blockade will remain fully in place and effective, described Iran as economically and militarily weak, noted 22 million barrels transited the Strait of Hormuz last night—none from or bound for Iran—and said Iran will not have nuclear weapons. 08-OCT-2026 12:20 PM ET