Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:32am on 09 Oct 2026,Friday International
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is holding productive discussions with Iran and will not launch an attack before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The announcement comes amid an ongoing conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened tensions across the Middle East. Trump said the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. Both countries have exchanged proposals aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. However, disagreements over Iran’s uranium enrichment programme remain unresolved. Trump’s announcement briefly eased oil supply concerns and influenced global crude prices. (PC: Reuters)
