00:00U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not launch fresh attacks on Iran before November's midterm elections, citing what
00:07he described as productive talks with Tehran.
00:10His comments come as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate and the buildup of U
00:16.S. military forces in the Middle East.
00:20In a social media post, Trump said that U.S. would not attack Iran before the midterm elections, but gave
00:27no details of the talks.
00:29Washington and Tehran have exchanged proposals in recent weeks, but negotiations remain deadlocked over several issues, including control of the
00:38Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
00:41Trump rejected an Iranian offer following indirect talks during the United Nations meetings last month.
00:48Despite his latest pledge, Washington is maintaining its naval blockade of Iranian exports.
00:53The Pentagon has also deployed an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 Marines to the Persian Gulf, adding to the
01:01two carriers already in the region.
01:03The war is weighing on Trump's approval ratings, with Republicans facing pressure to hold on to their majorities in Congress.
01:10A recent poll found that 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of his handling of the conflict.
