{ "id": 6536188, "title": "Iran war won’t end until after US midterm elections, says Trump", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-war-wont-end-until-after-us-midterm-elections-says-trump", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-09-10T02:07:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana", "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana", "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/iran-war-wont-end-until-after-us-midterm-elections-says-trump/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "US President Donald Trump has stated that the Iran war will not conclude until after the November midterm elections, with oil prices not expected to decrease until then. Trump believes the conflict will only end when the Iranian government can no longer sustain it. As Trump prepares to attend the Republican Party's pre-midterm convention in Texas, where the balance of power in the US government could shift, his approval ratings have plummeted due to the ongoing war and its impact on everyday expenses. Recently, oil prices surged to $100 per barrel for the first time since July, driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East. Trump believes Iran is motivated to influence the election in a way that would favor his party and allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran denies. The US leader also indicated that further talks with Iran might be possible in the future, though it is not a current priority. The conflict, now in its seventh month, has led to a decline in US oil and goods prices, resulting in a significant drop in Trump's approval ratings. In response to the escalating violence, the US military targeted five Iranian-linked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing substantial damage to the ships. Iran retaliated by striking two US Navy destroyers and eight oil tankers in the same region, resulting in \"heavy damage,\" according to Iranian state media. The ongoing war, which resumed following a 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, has fueled predictions that rising fuel costs could lead to increased interest rates in the US.", "summary": "US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 13, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "The Economic Times", "title": "Trump says Iran war will end after US midterms", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-says-iran-war-will-end-after-us-midterms", "published": "2026-09-10T02:38:37.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Middle East Eye", "title": "Trump warns US may hit Pickaxe Mountain, urges Iran 'not to get cute'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-warns-us-may-hit-pickaxe-mountain-urges-iran-not-to-get-cute", "published": "2026-09-10T02:45:20.000Z" }, { "outlet": "France 24", "title": "Middle East live: Trump warns Iran 'not to get cute' over activity at Pickaxe mountain", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/middle-east-live-trump-warns-iran-not-to-get-cute-over-activity-at", "published": "2026-09-10T02:46:54.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Times of Israel", "title": "Trump reportedly warned that Iran conflict could last beyond his presidency", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-reportedly-warned-that-iran-conflict-could-last-beyond-his", "published": "2026-09-10T02:59:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News", "title": "Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe activity: We will have to hit them very hard", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-warns-iran-over-pickaxe-activity-we-will-have-to-hit-them-very", "published": "2026-09-10T03:10:09.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Times of India", "title": "Iran war to outlast Trump 2.0? Top aides sound alarm despite his 'quick end' claim", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-war-to-outlast-trump-2-0-top-aides-sound-alarm-despite-his-quick", "published": "2026-09-10T03:21:04.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Trump warns Iran against reckless actions after activity detected at Pikak Mountain", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-warns-iran-against-reckless-actions-after-activity-detected-at", "published": "2026-09-10T03:54:40.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "Trump says war could end right after US elections, but Iran ‘ready’ for more", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-says-war-could-end-right-after-us-elections-but-iran-ready-for", "published": "2026-09-10T04:04:32.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Japan Times", "title": "Iran ready to escalate war Trump says will end after U.S. midterms", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-ready-to-escalate-war-trump-says-will-end-after-u-s-midterms", "published": "2026-09-10T04:06:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "KahawaTungu", "title": "Iran war won’t end until after US midterm elections, says Trump", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-war-wont-end-until-after-us-midterm-elections-says-trump-6542138", "published": "2026-09-10T04:11:45.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The National UAE", "title": "Iran war latest: Trump says war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-war-latest-trump-says-war-will-end-immediately-after-midterm", "published": "2026-09-10T05:13:42.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Adom Online", "title": "Iran war won’t end until after US midterm elections, says Trump", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iran-war-wont-end-until-after-us-midterm-elections-says-trump-6563893", "published": "2026-09-10T08:48:07.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }