Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections

President Trump said Thursday the US will not strike Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing "productive discussions" with Tehran. He said Iran remains in "very bad condition" economically and militarily, and that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue while oil keeps flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices had risen on reports the US was weighing renewed strikes; the rise slowed after his statement.