00:00President Trump says the United States will not strike Iran again
00:03before the November midterm elections.
00:06The statement was carried across left, center, and international outlets,
00:10with CNN, CNA, and DW News all reporting the same core decision.
00:15The New York Times noted the pledge came even as the military drew up new plans
00:19for possible future action.
00:21The two developments were described side by side,
00:24a public promise to hold off, and quiet preparation continuing behind it.
00:29What happens after the vote remains unclear,
00:32and the administration has set no conditions for resuming strikes.
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