US President Donald Trump says he expects the war between the United States and Iran to end “immediately” after the United States holds midterm elections in November. He makes the prediction at several points in his public remarks, linking the timing of any end to the election, and reiterating that he believes Iran cannot sustain the conflict until then.
Trump tells reporters that Tehran is trying to influence the vote and that Iran is “desperate” to affect the election, but cannot “hold out” longer under US pressure. Some outlets also report that he signals openness to talks in a limited way, while also saying the US is not “looking for” resumed negotiations. In addition, multiple reports say he reiterates plans to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Other coverage places the comments in the context of continuing hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran saying it attacks ships after the US sinks Iranian oil tankers—developments that are reported to push oil prices higher. Sources differ mainly in emphasis, with some foregrounding Trump’s election-related explanation and others highlighting the ongoing fighting and market backdrop.
