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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait 

08 October 2026
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Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the US midterm elections

By Enes Abuomer and Mahmoud Sayed

Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026

  • US President Donald Trump has said Washington was having “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections.
  • Iranian media has reported “massive explosions” in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources as saying tankers using “unauthorised” routes may have struck sea mines.

 

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