Trump Says US May Strike Iran Again as Reports Point to Post-Midterm Plans
Photo: Middle East EyePresident Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States may carry out further strikes on Iran, telling reporters the war should have been handled by earlier presidents. Asked about public reaction, he said Americans may be divided, acknowledged a price to pay, and said Iran cannot be allowed a nuclear weapon. On Wednesday night he said something would happen fairly soon, probably after the election. The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing anonymous officials, that US and Israeli planners are preparing to resume strikes after the November 3 midterms, and that Trump had ordered and canceled strikes several times. The White House denied planning strikes. The State Department said it is evacuating nonessential staff from posts in Saudi Arabia over Houthi threats. Iran claimed strikes on four tankers, and Brent crude opened at $110.
Left-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing; alternative and right-leaning outlets had. Middle East Eye focuses on Trump's remarks, while The American Conservative leads with the Times report, an Iranian official's timing claim, the White House denial, evacuations and fuel prices. Breitbart pairs Trump's quotes with midterm timing and a possible three-day offensive on nuclear sites.
How the sides differ Left sources have not covered it; alternative sources split between Trump's remarks and war-planning, oil and evacuation details, while right sources center Trump's statements and midterm timing.
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- The American ConservativeIran War Day 237: U.S., Israel Planning to Resume Strikes in November, Per Report
Middle East Eye reports Trump's remarks about possibly going further and the price of the war. The American Conservative leads with the Times report, citing Iranian, White House, State Department and Axios claims, plus oil prices.
Breitbart leads with Trump's warning of more strikes, quoting his remarks on midterm costs and negotiations, and links them to the Times report of a possible three-day post-midterm offensive on nuclear sites.