US President Donald Trump has predicted that the ongoing war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections, while claiming that Tehran is attempting to influence the outcome of the vote. His remarks come as fighting continues to disrupt energy supplies and push oil prices higher.
Trump Says Iran War Will End After Election
Speaking to reporters on September 9 and again in a Fox News interview aired on September 10, Trump said he expects the conflict to conclude right after the US midterm elections. The elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Trump argued that Iran is under growing economic and military pressure and will not be able to sustain the conflict. He also accused Tehran of trying to affect the election by prolonging the war and seeking a future US administration that he believes would be more accommodating toward Iran.
However, Trump’s prediction is not a confirmed timeline for the end of the conflict. The war remains active, and there are currently no clear signs of an immediate diplomatic settlement.
Iran Conflict Continues
The US-Israel war against Iran has entered its seventh month. Recent fighting has included attacks on shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important route for global energy supplies.
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait after the United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. The escalation has contributed to a sharp rise in crude prices, with Brent crude recently moving above $100 per barrel.
Higher oil prices have raised concerns about inflation and fuel costs in the US and other countries. The conflict is therefore becoming both a geopolitical and economic issue ahead of America’s midterm elections.
White House Advisers Reportedly Warn of Longer War
Trump’s prediction also contrasts with reports that some senior US officials privately believe the conflict could last much longer.
According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have warned Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially extending the conflict through the remainder of his presidency. Reuters said it could not independently verify the report.
Trump has acknowledged that negotiations remain possible but said Washington is not currently pursuing them as its preferred option.
For now, the timing of any ceasefire or political settlement remains uncertain. Trump’s prediction places the November midterm elections at the centre of the timeline, but developments on the battlefield and diplomatic front could change that outlook