US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is holding "constructive discussions with Iran." He ruled out attacking it before the elections, and said: “We will not launch an attack on Iran before the midterm elections in America scheduled to be held on November 3.” He pointed out that "Iran is experiencing a very bad situation, whether on the economic or military levels, and the blockade is in full force and effectiveness, and oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz in record quantities, including 22 million barrels last night alone."