U.S. crude tops $100 for first time since May as Trump told Iran war could last through end of term

President Donald Trump expressed no remorse over the war he waged against Iran, despite the potential consequences for the upcoming US midterm elections. In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump stated he did not believe in the term "regret," noting that one could always question themselves to some degree. When asked if he regretted the war due to its possible impact on the elections, Trump affirmed that he would take the same action again.

He dismissed claims that some of his supporters were disheartened and demoralized by the conflict, asserting that they were proud that he was preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump reiterated his belief that the war will conclude immediately following the midterm elections, suggesting that Tehran was attempting to sway the vote on issues that would determine whether Trump's Republican Party maintains control of Congress.