President Donald Trump said Oct. 8 that the United States will not launch attacks on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, while maintaining a blockade as discussions with Tehran continue. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the talks as “productive” and said the blockade would remain “in full force and effect.” He also asserted that Iran was in poor economic and military condition, but offered no supporting details in the post. Trump did not say whether military action could follow the election. The announcement sets a public limit on U.S. action for the weeks leading up to voting, but leaves the administration’s policy beyond that period unclear. The two countries have not publicly exchanged attacks in recent weeks, according to the report. Trump’s statement did not specify the terms or status of the ongoing discussions with Iran.