Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

UPDATE - follow-up to "Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump": Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump. The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election. Watch: Trump says Iran war will end "immediately" after US midterm elections 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 Earlier report (2026-09-10 11:40): US President Donald Trump has stated that the Iran war is unlikely to end until after the November midterm elections. He made this comment while heading to Texas for the Republican Party's first-ever midterm election convention. Trump believes that the war will conclude immediately after the election because Iran cannot sustain itself for an extended period. He also stated that oil prices will not decrease until after the election, citing a supposed desire by Iran to influence the outcome. The President's remarks have been met with skepticism, as Tehran has repeatedly denied seeking nuclear weapons. Trump's comments come amid falling polling numbers and pressure from within his Republican Party to end the war with Iran. The President's approval ratings have plummeted due to the conflict, and he faces challenges in winning over supporters who are dissatisfied with the war. Midterm elections will be held on November 3, and Republicans are in danger of losing control of Congress. Trump has also suggested that further negotiations with Iran could occur, but this is not a priority for him. The US president's comments have added to the complexity of the situation, as the war enters its seventh month. Earlier report (2026-09-10 10:33): US President Donald Trump has stated that he believes the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, suggesting that the conflict will last until after the balance of power in the US government is determined. The president's comments come as oil prices have reached $100 for the first time since July, largely due to increased fighting in the Middle East. Trump attributed the rising oil prices to Iran's alleged attempts to impact the election, claiming that the country is 'desperate to try and affect the election, so that we can get a nice weak group of people in there'. The president's statement has sparked criticism, with Tehran repeatedly denying any intention to pursue nuclear weapons. The midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, will determine the fate of the Republican Party's control on Congress. Trump's approval ratings have declined significantly due to the ongoing conflict, and pressure from within his party is mounting for him to end the war. The president has also suggested that further negotiations with Iran could be possible, but these talks are not currently on the table. As the US heads towards the midterm elections, the future of the Iran war remains uncertain.