Donald Trump has predicted that the Iran war will end immediately after the US midterm elections, telling reporters on the tarmac outside Air Force One that Tehran would soon be unable to continue fighting.
“I think the war’s going to end immediately after the election because they can’t hold out any longer,” the US president said before departing for Dallas, where he was due to address the first Republican midterm convention. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/22ffe753bb2d60c99024ca6cfbec4142))
Mr Trump claimed Iran was trying to influence the vote by prolonging the conflict, saying: “They’re desperate to try and affect the election.” The midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
His prediction came as the conflict entered its seventh month, with no immediate end in sight. Reuters reported that renewed fighting had pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since July, while the Associated Press said oil prices had risen by more than 3 per cent on Wednesday. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/22ffe753bb2d60c99024ca6cfbec4142))
Mr Trump also said oil prices would fall sharply after the election, acknowledging that motorists were unlikely to see relief before then. “Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,” he said. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/22ffe753bb2d60c99024ca6cfbec4142))
The remarks came as Republicans gathered in Dallas for a two-day convention intended to rally support ahead of the midterms. The event is focused heavily on Mr Trump as the party seeks to defend its narrow majorities in Congress amid concerns over the war and the cost of living. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4139b7912dbf1eebdcfde8c1cc12f23d))
