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

The war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, has helped drive Trump's domestic approval ratings downward and is weighing heavily on his fellow Republicans.

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
Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

US will recognize Palestinian state after Trump's term ends in two years, Liberman claims

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus, Syria, December 1, 2025.

Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, addresses the media at a press conference during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2026.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response


Trump says Iran 'will give up,' compares its nuclear ambitions with North Korea

Speaking after a tech moguls' luncheon, Trump criticized Britain over suspects released on bail near a US-used airbase, discussed his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, and debated the future of AI.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the White House driveway following a luncheon for tech leaders in the East Room, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2026.

Qatari PM: Netanyahu 'war criminal,' rejects claims that Doha funded Hamas military operations

Al Thani also alleged that the Israeli government had organized a campaign against Qatar intended to undermine its role as a mediator. The allegations were presented as his account in the interview.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speaks prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Netanyahu, the self-fulfilling prophet of Israel’s isolation - opinion

Whereas David Ben-Gurion spoke of integrating Israel into the community of nations in Israel’s declaration of independence, Netanyahu spoke of Israel as a self-sufficient Sparta.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026

Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report

Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025; illustrative.

IRGC urges Americans to reject Trump’s Iran policy, admit gov't failure ahead of US midterms

"The American people need to be told the truth," Hossein Mohebbi said, adding that the US had failed in its military campaign against Iran and should leave the region.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block against Trump's White House press ban

The outlets said in their September 21 lawsuit that Trump’s bans were unlawful viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees free press rights.

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026.

Security source says no intel showing attack before election, Katz threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Netanyahu warns of possible attack during election • Trump says war 'will be over soon' • IDF kills Hamas official in Gaza strike

The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford bomb plot, Trump criticizes release of suspects

"Suffice it to say that what happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation," Rubio said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a joint news conference with Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Roberto Kury at the Carondelet Palace in Quito, Ecuador, September 9, 2026.

Trump vows victory in Iran war 'very soon,' officials in talks with Iranian mediators

"We're going to win; as far as I'm concerned, it's going to be one way or the other," Trump said in the Oval Office. "It's going to go pretty quickly."

US President Donald Trump attends Presidents Cup at the Medinah Country Club Sunday, 27th September 2026

Trump administration considers waiver to allow Iraqi flights for pilgrimage in Iran - report

A source says that the waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver potentially coming into place.

Shiite Muslim devotees sit in prayer while having copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, placed on the head as they attend mass prayers.