Report: Trump planning to resume Iran strikes as soon as one day after midterms

President Donald Trump stated in an interview with the Kansas City radio station KCMO that he believes the war with Iran will end soon, though he did not specify how, according to a Daily Times report. Meanwhile, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Saturday that a U.S. delegation is scheduled to hold direct talks with Iran in Doha. A Gulf official told MS NOW that some countries might resist Washington launching attacks from their air bases in an effort to seek de-escalation.

According to a Jerusalem Post report, congressional Democrats have raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest as President Trump's oil and gas investments have risen sharply in value during the eight-month war with Iran. Based on findings from the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, Trump's energy holdings increased in value by an average of 43% since the end of 2025. The estimated value of these holdings rose from a range of $12.6 million to $46 million to between $22.5 million and $81.6 million.

The committee also estimated that American families have spent an average of $856 more on gasoline since the war began. Between March and the end of August, Trump’s investment accounts purchased between $4.7 million and $17.5 million in oil and gas stocks and sold between $2 million and $5.4 million. Trump's largest oil and gas holdings include Chevron and ExxonMobil, valued at up to $23.1 million and $18.4 million, respectively.

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