Event · 📍 Tehran, Iran · first report 01 Nov 2026, 02:27 UTC · latest 03 Nov 2026, 00:34 UTC

Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms

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Corroboration: at least 3 independent newsrooms. How we count

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Independent origins: 22 from 65 reports (2 of them state media only)
Official source: none
Measurements: none found
Contradictions: none detected

Timeline

01 Nov 2026, 02:27 UTC First report: Stern
01 Nov 2026, 02:47 UTC New independent origin: Welt
01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC New independent origin: Al Jazeera English
01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC First report from Qatar / global (Al Jazeera English)
01 Nov 2026, 10:50 UTC New independent origin: Clarín
01 Nov 2026, 10:50 UTC First report from Argentina (Clarín)
01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC New independent origin: Tehran Times
01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC First report from Iran (Tehran Times)
01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC New independent origin: agency Reuters
01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC First report from United Kingdom / global (Reuters (über Google News))
01 Nov 2026, 12:55 UTC New independent origin: El Comercio
01 Nov 2026, 12:55 UTC First report from Peru (El Comercio)
01 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC First report from Brazil (G1 Globo)
01 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC New independent origin: Hespress English
01 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC First report from Morocco (Hespress English)
01 Nov 2026, 14:51 UTC First report from Pakistan (Dawn)
01 Nov 2026, 18:36 UTC New independent origin: Infobae
01 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC New independent origin: Tagesspiegel

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Germany (11)

Stern 01 Nov 2026, 02:27 UTC
Trump bringt Angriffe auf weitere Ziele im Iran ins Spiel
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat mögliche neue Angriffe auf Ziele im Iran ins Spiel gebracht. „Wir haben ihr Atomprogramm ausgeschaltet. Wir müssen uns noch um, ich würde sagen, ein oder zwei Anlagen kümmern, aber das können wir in zehn Minuten erledigen“, sagte Trump am Samstag …
Welt 01 Nov 2026, 02:47 UTC
„Können wir in zehn Minuten erledigen“ – Trump nennt weitere Angriffsziele im Iran
Noch sei das Atomprogramm des Iran nicht zu einhundert Prozent ausgeschaltet, gesteht US-Präsident Donald Trump und kündigt gegen ein, zwei weitere Anlagen mögliche Angriffe an.
FAZ 01 Nov 2026, 02:57 UTC
Liveblog Nahost: Trump bringt Angriffe auf weitere Ziele in Iran ins Spiel
Irans Außenminister: Keine Pläne für Gespräche mit den USA +++ Iran meldet Verletzten nach US-Angriff auf Fischerboote +++ Ägypten warnt vor massiven Folgen einer neuen Eskalation +++ alle Entwicklungen im Liveblog
n-tv 01 Nov 2026, 13:11 UTC
"In zehn Minuten erledigen": Trump bringt Angriff auf Irans Atomanlage "Pickaxe Mountain" ins Spiel
US-Präsident Trump hat offenbar neue Angriffsziele im Iran im Blick, Teheran droht sofort mit Vergeltung. Während Vermittler um eine Lösung ringen, wächst die Sorge vor einer neuen Eskalation - und im Golf wird ein Tanker getroffen.
Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC
Neue Angriffe auf den Iran?: Trump und Netanjahu offenbar uneinig über weiteres Vorgehen
Der israelische Regierungschef drängt laut einem Medienbericht auf einen neuen Schlag gegen den Iran. Der US-Präsident sieht das offenbar anders.
Der Spiegel 01 Nov 2026, 20:51 UTC
Donald Trump prahlt neue Angriffsziele in Iran ins Spiel - »Pickaxe Mountain«?
»Wir müssen uns noch um ein oder zwei Anlagen kümmern, aber das können wir in zehn Minuten erledigen«: Donald Trump spricht über Angriffe auf Iran – auch auf ein Ziel 200 Kilometer südlich von Teheran.
Welt 01 Nov 2026, 21:40 UTC
Unmittelbar nach den US-Kongresswahlen? Trump und Netanjahu beraten über neue Iran-Angriffe
Netanjahu hat laut einem Bericht dazu gedrängt, den Iran unmittelbar nach den US-Kongresswahlen erneut anzugreifen, während Trump eine Fortsetzung der diplomatischen Bemühungen vorzieht. Die Gespräche seien „hart“ und „direkt“ gewesen.
Stern 02 Nov 2026, 03:33 UTC
Zwei Tage vor US-Kongresswahlen: Trump bekräftigt Drohung gegen Iran
Zwei Tage vor den US-Kongresswahlen hat Präsident Donald Trump seine Drohung bekräftigt, die Angriffe gegen den Iran wieder aufzunehmen. „Der einzige Grund, warum ich mit dem Iran noch nicht fertig bin, ist, dass ich nett sein will“, sagte Trump am Sonntag vor Anhängern bei …
Die Zeit 02 Nov 2026, 04:34 UTC
Donald Trump und Benjamin Netanjahu: Zwei geschwächte Männer, die jetzt den Sieg brauchen
Es mehren sich die Zeichen für einen neuen Großangriff auf den Iran. Für Trump und Netanjahu schließt sich nach den US-Midterms ein entscheidendes Zeitfenster.
Die Zeit 02 Nov 2026, 06:54 UTC
Irankrieg: Iranische Armee droht USA bei neuen Angriffen mit langem Krieg
Donald Trump erwägt offenbar erneute Angriffe auf den Iran. Dessen Armee warnt: Ein neuer Krieg könnte sich der Kontrolle des US-Präsidenten entziehen. Das Liveblog
Tagesspiegel 02 Nov 2026, 12:57 UTC
Militärschlag gegen Iran nach den Midterms?: „Die US-Streitmacht ist heute in Teilen stärker belastet als zu Kriegsbeginn“
Präsident Trump könnte im Falle einer Niederlage der Republikaner bei den Zwischenwahlen den Iran angreifen lassen. Ein Experte analysiert, welche Ziele infrage kommen und wie Teheran womöglich antwortet.

United Kingdom / MENA (7)

Middle East Eye 01 Nov 2026, 19:41 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets. Diplomatic …
Middle East Eye 01 Nov 2026, 22:47 UTC
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon, one way or the other’
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon, one way or the other’ US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon, one way or the other”, adding that Tehran would either “make a deal or we’ll just end it”. Speaking to the Right Side Broadcasting Network …
Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 00:37 UTC
Trump says US 'at some point' will need to give Iran 'the hammer'
Trump says US 'at some point' will need to give Iran 'the hammer' US President Donald Trump on Sunday has reiterated threats to resume attacks on Iran, saying the US may need to give Tehran "the hammer" at some point. "And the only reason why I'm not finished with Iran is I want …
Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:31 UTC
Trump in 'no rush' to decide on Iran, Axios reports
Trump in 'no rush' to decide on Iran, Axios reports In a phone interview with Axios, US President Donald Trump said that he is "in no rush" to decide whether to resume the war on Iran.
Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:33 UTC
Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms
Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 20:52 Trump and Iran issue de-escalatory statements as midterms approach and warnings of nuclear war lurk US President Donald Trump departs the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after …
Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:37 UTC
Trump says settlement with Iran possible
Trump says settlement with Iran possible US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a settlement with Iran "could happen". In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not …
Middle East Eye 02 Nov 2026, 21:41 UTC
Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms
Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms The US is not going to attack Iran after the midterms, President Donald Trump said on Monday, one day ahead of a hotly anticipated election and following a warning from conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson that Trump was …

Russia / global (7)

TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 03:28 UTC
Trump doesn't intend to resume strikes against Iran right after midterm elections — Axios
According to the news portal, Donald Trump wants to let negotiations play out
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 03:43 UTC
Trump suggests potential new measures against Iran if no deal is reached
On October 8, Donald Trump stated that the US had no intention of launching strikes against Iran before the midterm congressional elections, scheduled for November 3
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 07:33 UTC
US may launch ‘more damaging’ strikes against Iran after midterms — newspaper
The newspaper’s sources noted that the strikes could target the Iranian nuclear and missile facilities
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 08:42 UTC
Trump may pin blame for war with Iran on Pentagon chief — magazine
According to the magazine, Trump has focused his attention on those who assured him that the war would end quickly and well before the midterm congressional elections
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 12:53 UTC
Trump says US hit Iran hard a few times, mostly hangs back in conflict
The US president also claimed that the United States had already succeeded twice in changing power in Iran
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 21:17 UTC
Trump believes US, Iran can reach agreement
According to the president, the US is easily winning the war against Iran, and Tehran is willing "to make a deal"
TASS state-run 02 Nov 2026, 22:41 UTC
Trump says he is in no hurry to decide on strikes against Iran — Axios
The US president acknowledged that the Iranian side is demonstrating "less urgency" in the negotiations "than you think there would be"

Argentina (6)

Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 10:50 UTC
Irán advierte que una nueva guerra con EEUU podría ser más larga que la anterior
Irán advierte sobre la posibilidad de un conflicto prolongado con Estados Unidos, señalando que Washington no controlaría su duración. El ejército iraní y grupos aliados intensifican sus acciones en la región, mientras Trump asegura haber debilitado capacidades militares clave.
Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 11:20 UTC
Emiratos espera un avance diplomático, pero se prepara para "lo peor" en la guerra entre Irán y EEUU
Emiratos Árabes Unidos busca un avance diplomático en las negociaciones entre Irán y EE.UU., pero se preparan para el peor escenario posible. EE.UU. mantiene abiertas las vías diplomáticas, aunque Trump advierte sobre posibles acciones contra Irán en medio de tensiones …
Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC
Trump vuelve a amenazar con dar "un golpe contundente" a Irán
El líder estadounidense reiteró su intención de atacar a Teherán si es necesario, buscando ser "amable" para evitar conflictos mayores. Irán advirtió que cualquier agresión de EE.UU. prolongaría el conflicto, sin permitirle a Washington controlar su desenlace.
Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
El guía supremo de Irán otorgó "poderes" al gobierno en las negociaciones con EEUU
El líder iraní ha autorizado al gobierno para buscar el fin del conflicto con EE.UU. mediante el diálogo, según el presidente Pezeshkian. Rezaei y Putin discutieron la situación en Oriente Medio, mientras EE.UU. e Israel intensifican sus amenazas hacia Irán.
Clarín 02 Nov 2026, 16:50 UTC
Irán anuncia contactos "intensos" con EEUU para evitar una nueva escalada
Irán y EE. UU. intensifican consultas para evitar reanudación de hostilidades, con Catar y Pakistán como mediadores clave. El estrecho de Ormuz podría reabrirse si se cumplen ciertas condiciones. El líder supremo iraní ha otorgado poderes al gobierno para facilitar …
La Nación 02 Nov 2026, 17:36 UTC
¿Trump atacará Irán? Medio Oriente sigue las elecciones en EE.UU. con el temor a una guerra total
Mientras las negociaciones continúan en Qatar, con el foco puesto en el estrecho de Ormuz, la posibilidad de nuevos ataques mantiene en alerta a la región

Peru (4)

El Comercio 01 Nov 2026, 12:55 UTC
Irán advierte que una nueva guerra con Estados Unidos podría ser más larga que la anterior
Teherán advirtió que una nueva guerra podría superar en duración al conflicto iniciado el 28 de febrero, mientras Trump afirmó que EE. UU. destruyó gran parte de la capacidad militar iraní.
El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
Trump minimiza el alza de la gasolina en EE.UU. por la guerra con Irán: “Es un precio muy pequeño a pagar”
Donald Trump justificó el encarecimiento de los combustibles como un costo necesario para garantizar la seguridad global y aseguró que el conflicto con Irán terminará pronto
El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 18:23 UTC
Irán anuncia contactos “intensos” con Estados Unidos para evitar una nueva escalada
Irán anuncia contactos «intensos» con Estados Unidos para evitar una nueva escalada de tensiones y reducir el riesgo de un conflicto en la región.
El Comercio 02 Nov 2026, 21:38 UTC
Trump dice que “podría producirse” un acuerdo con Irán
El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, dijo el lunes que “podría producirse” un acuerdo con Irán, en un nuevo giro luego de que Teherán reveló negociaciones indirectas con Washington.

Qatar / global (3)

Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC
Trump at Halloween party ‘as himself’ says he’s ‘in no hurry’ with Iran
Trump, who came to his Halloween party dressed as himself, says US not in a hurry to make a decision on striking Iran.
Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC
How will the Iran war shape the outcome of the US midterm vote?
The conflict has become a central issue ahead of Tuesday's polls.
Al Jazeera English 02 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon
US president warns Iran to make a deal, as IRGC says two tankers have hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

Argentina / Latin America (3)

Infobae 01 Nov 2026, 18:36 UTC
Irán dijo que una nueva guerra con Estados Unidos podría durar más que la anterior y condicionó la reapertura de Ormuz
El régimen de Teherán aseguró que no aceptará que Washington determine cuándo y bajo qué condiciones terminaría un eventual nuevo enfrentamiento. Confirmó, además, que mantiene conversaciones para negociar un plan que permita reabrir la principal ruta marítima
Infobae 02 Nov 2026, 00:23 UTC
Trump afirmó que EEUU resolverá “muy pronto” el conflicto con Irán: “O llegan a un acuerdo, o nosotros pondremos fin a esto”
El presidente norteamericano dijo que intenta evitar una nueva ofensiva para salvar vidas, pero no descartó nuevos ataques contra el régimen. Reconoció, además, que este fin de semana habló con Netanyahu sobre el tema
Infobae 02 Nov 2026, 18:57 UTC
El presidente de Irán afirmó que el líder supremo dio al Gobierno facultades para negociar con Estados Unidos
El petróleo Brent cayó cerca de 10% ante la señal diplomática, a un día de las elecciones de medio mandato en Estados Unidos, tras las cuales Donald Trump ha amenazado con retomar los bombardeos

Nigeria (3)

Punch 01 Nov 2026, 21:39 UTC
Renewed war with US could be longer — Iran
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated …
Vanguard 02 Nov 2026, 08:16 UTC
Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. The post Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’ appeared first on …
Vanguard 02 Nov 2026, 21:12 UTC
US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that he and President Donald Trump were optimistic about securing a deal with Iran, after Tehran revealed indirect negotiations with Washington. The post US VP says he, Trump feel ‘pretty good’ on prospect of deal with Iran appeared first …

France / global (3)

France 24 02 Nov 2026, 00:23 UTC
Iran warns renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict
Iran warned on Sunday that a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict, as President Donald Trump suggested Washington still had targets to strike. Tehran threatened retaliation without geographical limits while diplomatic efforts continued …
France 24 02 Nov 2026, 10:45 UTC
'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. Trump had previously said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm …
France 24 02 Nov 2026, 17:42 UTC
Iran engages US in 'intensive' negotiations to avert fresh war outbreak
Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy …

Germany / global (3)

Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 15:25 UTC
Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.
Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 15:41 UTC
How the US midterms factor into Donald Trump's plans for the Iran war
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.
Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 15:41 UTC
What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.

United Kingdom / global (2)

Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 12:28 UTC
Iran Negotiators Push for End to US‑Iran War as Trump Eyes Post‑Midterm Strikes
Iran Negotiators Push for End to US‑Iran War as Trump Eyes Post‑Midterm Strikes Forth.News
Reuters (über Google News) 03 Nov 2026, 00:34 UTC
Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, World News
Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, World News AsiaOne.com

Hong Kong (2)

South China Morning Post 02 Nov 2026, 05:58 UTC
Iran warns new war with US could last longer as Trump threatens ‘the hammer’
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after US President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by …
South China Morning Post 02 Nov 2026, 22:16 UTC
Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter. A return to full-scale war with Iran could help …

Bosnia and Herzegovina (2)

Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 06:33 UTC
Trump zatvorio kampanju s porukom Teheranu: "Možemo ugasiti Iran kad god želimo, to će biti kraj"
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Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 21:09 UTC
Trump: Pobjeđujemo Iran i oni žele dogovor i to bi se moglo desiti, imaju inflaciju od 300 posto
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je u ponedjeljak da Iran želi postići dogovor o okončanju rata sa SAD-om i da bi se takav sporazum "mogao desiti".

United States / global (2)

Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 19:07 UTC
Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after the midterms, officials tell AP
Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after the midterms, officials tell AP Boston Herald
Associated Press (AP) (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 21:15 UTC
Netanyahu presses US for Iran strikes as talks progress, officials say
Netanyahu presses US for Iran strikes as talks progress, officials say 1News

Iran (1)

Tehran Times state-run 01 Nov 2026, 12:17 UTC
Some 90 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 89 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 24 to 30, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Brazil (1)

G1 Globo 01 Nov 2026, 14:18 UTC
'Nova guerra pode ser mais longa', alerta Irã após novas ameaças de Trump
Presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, e presidente do Irã, Masoud Pezeshkian Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters e Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo O Irã respondeu neste domingo (1º) às ameaças feitas pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. Em declarações feitas neste sábado (31), ele não …

Morocco (1)

Hespress English 01 Nov 2026, 14:36 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated …

Pakistan (1)

Dawn 01 Nov 2026, 14:51 UTC
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “ take care ” of more targets. Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by …

India (1)

Times of India 02 Nov 2026, 01:57 UTC
Fresh Iran strikes after US midterms? Inside Trump-Netanyahu's 'tough' call
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tough phone call regarding Iran and military strategies. They discussed the possibility of military action after the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump expressed readiness for diplomacy, while Netanyahu urged …

Latvia / Russia (Exil) (1)

Meduza (Russisch) 02 Nov 2026, 06:39 UTC
Axios: Нетаниягу потребовал от Трампа возобновить удары по Ирану после промежуточных выборов в конгресс
Премьер-министр Израиля Биньямин Нетаниягу во время телефонного разговора с Дональдом Трампом потребовал, чтобы США нанесли удары по Ирану сразу после промежуточных выборов в конгресс, пишут Axios и N12.

European Union / global (1)

Euronews 02 Nov 2026, 10:21 UTC
Oil slides on Hormuz deal hopes but Trump keeps Iran strikes on the table
Oil prices fell on Monday morning as talks in Qatar revived hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US President Donald Trump kept the threat of fresh strikes alive and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged him to hit Iran straight after Tuesday's midterm elections.