President Trump says the US won't attack Iran before crucial midterm elections | BBC News

BBC News reports that President Donald Trump has said the United States will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections in early November. His comments follow US media reports that the Pentagon was preparing plans for fresh strikes and a return to combat operations. The report also covers Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacking airports across Saudi Arabia, with smoke rising over Riyadh, and the USS Abraham Lincoln returning to California after a record-breaking Middle East deployment marked by reports of low morale and attempted suicides.

• Trump says no US attack on Iran before the November midterms
• Reports of Pentagon plans for fresh strikes
• Houthi attacks on airports across Saudi Arabia
• USS Abraham Lincoln returns to California after a record-breaking deployment

Donald Trump says the United States will not attack Iran 'at any time' before the midterm elections at the start of November. His comments follow US media reports that the Pentagon was preparing plans for fresh strikes and a return to combat operations. Elsewhere the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attack airports across Saudi Arabia, with smoke billowing over Riyadh as the conflict continues to escalate. And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns to California after a record-breaking deployment to the Middle East, which was plagued by reports of low morale and attempted suicides. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews