Trump: No US Attack on Iran Before Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump stated that the United States will not attack Iran "at any time" before the midterm elections in November. His comments followed U.S. media reports that the Pentagon was preparing plans for fresh strikes and a return to combat operations. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked airports across Saudi Arabia, with smoke visible over Riyadh as the conflict escalates. The USS Abraham Lincoln also returned to California after a record-breaking deployment. BBC News covers these developments, providing context on the regional tensions and the political considerations influencing U.S. actions. The segment highlights the intersection of military strategy and electoral timing.