President Donald Trump says he believes the war between the United States and Iran will end “immediately” after the United States holds its midterm elections in November. Speaking to reporters, he links the timing of an end to the vote and says Iran “can’t hold out any longer.” He also portrays Iran as trying to influence the election, describing Tehran as “desperate” to affect it.
Across the outlets, Trump’s comments are largely consistent: he reiterates that the war’s continuation is not expected to last past the election and suggests that a negotiation is not the focus, while leaving open the possibility of talks. Some reports add details on the broader context, including continued fighting near the Strait of Hormuz, recent attacks on shipping, and the idea that US economic pressure is part of why Iran would be unable to continue.
Several outlets summarize additional political and economic backdrop, such as Trump’s rationale for the end of hostilities following the midterms and how the conflict factors into US domestic politics. No source reports a confirmed end date, only Trump’s prediction and related remarks.
