1. Iran Hopes for Quick Solution – Trump: Oil prices are plummeting like rocks, down nearly $10 a barrel, a record low. Iran hopes for a quick solution. This could happen!
2. Limited Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island – US officials say the US attacked Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday. Some officials described the attack as defensive in nature, aimed at preventing Iran from attacking merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Considering Preemptive Pardon for Musk and His Confidants – Trump said he is willing to grant preventative pardons to Musk and his confidants to protect them from congressional investigations if Democrats regain control of Congress after the midterm elections.
4. Denies Plans to Strike Iran After Midterm Elections
– Trump did not take questions from reporters as he left the Reflecting Pool. An NBC reporter shouted at him on the spot whether he was considering another strike against Iran after the US midterm elections. He glanced at the reporter and replied, "No." 5. Oil Price Increase Less Than Expected
—In a media interview on November 2nd, local time, when asked if the US would see gasoline prices at $2 again, Trump said, "You'll see lower prices. During the Iran war, oil price increases were less than I expected."
