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'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms

France 24 Monday 02 November 2026, 10:45 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. Trump had previously said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm elections.

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