Trump says US will not attack Iran before November 3 midterms; oil falls

In a Truth Social post on the evening of October 8, Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections and that talks with Tehran were productive. Oil had risen that day on fears of renewed fighting and fell early on October 9 as supply worries eased. Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was reviewing the US response to its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and would reply within days.

• Trump pledged no attack on Iran at any time before the November 3 midterms
• Oil rose on October 8 and fell early on October 9
• Araghchi said Iran will respond to US feedback on its seven-day Hormuz plan within days