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President Trump said the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterm elections, describing recent talks with Tehran as 'productive,' even as the broader conflict continues to push oil and gas prices higher and public support for military action wanes. Simultaneously, the Treasury Department sanctioned 17 tankers linked to Iran's 'shadow fleet' as part of the administration's ongoing economic and military pressure campaign against Tehran. The dual-track approach of diplomatic outreach alongside intensified sanctions underscores continued uncertainty over the Iran standoff's trajectory, with energy markets remaining sensitive to any escalation or breakthrough.