The MS NOW network reported that US President Donald Trump intends to resume military strikes in Iran after the mid-term congressional elections, scheduled for November 3. A White House official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said: "We do not comment on sensitive military programs that may or may not exist. Trump is keeping all options on the table to ensure that Iran will never be able to possess nuclear weapons." According to the network, the Trump administration has informed its allies to prepare for a short and intense round of military attacks that may begin on November 4, that is, one day after the election, according to 3 sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. Trump pledged not to launch new attacks before the midterm elections, while Iran continued to threaten shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States imposed a blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Tehran.