Daily Market Updates: Trump says US will not launch an attack on Iran before midterm

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Trump says US will not launch an attack on Iran before midterm

He said talks with Tehran were productive, as the Iran war has been pushing oil and gas prices higher and weakening support for the conflict.

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CNBC reports that Trump said the United States will not attack Iran before the midterm election.

According to CNBC Markets and CNBC World, Trump said his talks with Tehran were productive.

Both outlets tied the comments to the Iran war, which has been pushing oil and gas prices higher and reducing support for the conflict.

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CNBC MarketsTrump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm election

CNBC WorldTrump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm election

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