Iran

An Iran attack before midterms is off the table, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, describing US discussions with Tehran as productive. His Truth Social post came a day after Axios reported that the Pentagon had been told to prepare for a possible return to major combat operations. No ceasefire or deal has been announced, and nothing independent yet confirms what the talks involve. What Trump Said About an Iran Attack Before Midterms Trump said in his Truth Social post that the United States would not launch an attack on Iran before the November 3 congressional elections. He gave no further details about who is taking part in the talks, where they are being held or what has been discussed. The pledge is also narrow. It covers only the weeks before the vote and says nothing abo...

Two Iranian nationals have been charged in Britain over an alleged Manchester terror plot targeting the Jewish community, counter-terrorism police announced on Friday. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, face a terrorism-preparation charge after what police believe was a plot that has now been disrupted. Officers say the pair were in contact with a third party overseas who may be in Iran, but authorities have not said the Iranian state directed the plan. What the Manchester terror plot charges allege Both men were charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) alleges they received instructions for making a chlorine bomb and acquired the liquids, components and equipment needed to build an improvis...

Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms, Cites Talks

Two Iranian Men Charged Over Alleged Plot Targeting Manchester’s Jewish Community