Trump rules out Iran strike before November 3, calls talks 'productive'

US President Donald Trump has ruled out launching any attack on Iran before the midterm elections scheduled for November 3, while also revealing that 'productive' talks are underway with the Islamic Republic.

Trump said that Washington is currently engaged in 'productive' discussions with Tehran, while stressing that Iran 'will never have a nuclear weapon.'

Despite stating that no attack will take place before the elections, Trump described the situation in Tehran as 'very bad' both economically and militarily.

The US president affirmed that the sanctions imposed on Iran remain 'fully in force and effective,' as discussions between Washington and Tehran continue.