Trump Says U.S. Won't Attack Iran Before Midterms and ICE Agent Shoots Man in NYC

Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not launch an attack against Iran prior to the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, in New York City, a 28-year-old man was shot in the neck by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and is currently receiving hospital treatment.

Published 11 Oct 2026, 16:26 UTC

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Trump announced the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms.
An ICE agent shot a 28-year-old man in the neck in New York City.
The injured man is receiving treatment at the hospital.

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