President Donald Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran, even as the conflict could affect US midterm elections. In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump was asked whether he regretted the war because of potential political consequences. He said he does not believe in the word “regret,” adding that if he had to do it again, he would act the same way.
Trump also rejected the idea that his supporters are demoralised by the war. He said they are “very proud” that Iran is not getting a nuclear weapon. He further reiterated that he expects the conflict to end immediately after the midterm election, describing it as ending “right after the election.”
Several outlets report that Trump previously made similar claims, linking the timing of the war’s end to the election. He also alleges that Iran is trying to influence the midterms, which will determine whether his Republican Party keeps control of Congress. Reuters is cited in reporting on the remarks.
