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Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: NPR

What happened

Trump announced that the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms.

And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment at the hospital after an ICE agent shot him in the neck.

Key facts

  • And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment at the hospital after an ICE agent shot him in the neck.
  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:37:04 UTC.

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  1. Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections

  2. ICE agents shoot man in New York City; negotiations with Trump seeking his release unsuccessful, Mamdani says

  3. Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

  4. Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC

  5. ICE agent shoots man in New York City

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