Trump says Iran war will end right after US midterm elections

President Donald Trump forecasted that the ongoing war with Iran will conclude right after the U.S. midterm elections in November. According to Trump, Iran's objective is to sway the election outcome, but the strain of U.S. economic pressure will ultimately force Tehran to cease its efforts. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Trump stated that he believes the war will end immediately following the election, as Iran is desperate to impact the vote.

The conflict between the two nations has persisted for seven months without a clear resolution. Recently, Iran claimed responsibility for attacking ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the U.S. sinking of five Iranian oil tankers. This escalation in hostilities has led to a significant rise in oil prices, with benchmark Brent crude futures reaching a record high of $100 a barrel for the first time since July.

President Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to a record low, primarily due to voter dissatisfaction stemming from the Iran war and the mounting cost-of-living crisis. The midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, are typically viewed as a referendum on the incumbent president.