Trump Says Iran War Could End After Midterm Elections as Fighting Escalates
President Donald Trump has said the US-Iran war will end immediately after November 3 midterm elections, offering his clearest timetable yet for a conflict now in its seventh month. Speaking September 9, Trump said Iran was trying to influence American election but would not withstand continued US economic pressure. He said oil prices should fall after war ends, while acknowledging negotiations remain possible though Washington is not pursuing them as preferred option.[Reuters] Statement comes at politically and strategically difficult moment. Fighting intensified around Strait of Hormuz, Iran claimed attacks on 10 vessels after US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, Brent above $100. At same time senior advisers privately warned conflict could last much longer, potentially through remainder of his presidency. Reuters reported Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio among officials who raised that possibility with president.Reuters Contrast between public prediction ...