[Trump Promises No Strikes on Iran Before U.S. Midterm Elections, but U.S. Military Reportedly Notifies Israeli Forces of Possible Resumption of Military Actions by Month-End] BlockBeats News, October 9: Reports indicate that the U.S. has informed Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir that the U.S. military may resume military actions against Iran by the end of this month. During the call, Zamir stated that if the U.S. resumes strikes, Iran might retaliate against Israel, potentially leading to a delay in Israel's election originally scheduled for October 27. On Thursday, Trump explicitly stated on social media that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. He mentioned that productive negotiations are ongoing between the U.S. and Iran, and the U.S. will continue to maintain its blockade on Iran. He also emphasized that a significant amount of oil is currently being transported through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Axios previously reported that the Pentagon has instructed U.S. Central Command to prepare for the resumption of military actions against Iran. According to informed sources, if operations are restarted, the U.S. military may launch large-scale strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. White House officials stated that the U.S. currently holds the upper hand in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's economy is under immense pressure, nearing collapse. [Original Link]