Trump Says US Holding Off on Full Iran Attack Due to Elections President Trump indicated that the US is not attacking Iran 'in full' because of the midterm elections, suggesting the war may end soon after the vote. He expressed confidence in the current military strategy and claimed to have eliminated Iran's nuclear threat. US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States is not launching a full-scale attack on Iran due to the upcoming November 3 midterm elections. He suggested that the war might conclude after the election or potentially earlier, noting Iran's current vulnerability. Trump expressed satisfaction with the course of the conflict, claiming no regrets and asserting that US strikes have neutralized Iran's nuclear capabilities, which he believed would otherwise be used against Israel and American cities