Trump Signals Potential New Military Strike on Iran Amid Election Cycle
Kaohoon - 전체
Key summary
US President Donald Trump indicated on October 23, 2026, that the US possesses the capability to seize all of Iran's oil resources or control the country entirely if desired. This statement was made while departing the White House for a political rally in Florida. The remarks come as reports suggest the US military and Israel are preparing plans for a new wave of attacks on Iran following the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. Trump noted that Iran's ability to retaliate is currently limited. While UN Ambassador Mike Walsh estimated the conflict could last another year, Trump stated the US has the potential to end the war quickly, though the final decision rests with the US government. The situation concerns global energy stability, particularly regarding oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
M31 has compiled the key facts based on reporting from the source below. Please refer to the original article for details.
This article was restructured with AI-assisted translation and may contain errors. Please refer to the original source below for accuracy.
Source report
Kaohoon - 전체
Read original ↗https://www.kaohoon.com/news/874458