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Trump Predicts Immediate End of Iran War After U.S. Midterm Elections

On September 9, 2026, former President Donald Trump announced that the Iran war would end 'immediately after' the U.S. midterm elections in November. He claimed Iran was 'desperate' to influence the election and could no longer resist U.S. economic pressure. The U.S. midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Trump stated during a press briefing in Dallas, Texas, that the war with Iran would end right after the November elections, citing Iran's inability to withstand U.S. economic pressure. He also predicted a sharp drop in international oil prices following the elections. The U.S. midterm elections are set for November 3, 2026, and Trump linked the potential end of the war to the political outcome of these elections. Multiple outlets, including The Hindu, El Comercio, and Reuters, reported Trump's remarks. The Dong-A Ilbo and CNN also covered the event, with the latter linking the end of the war to a predicted drop in gas prices. The sources consistently reported Trump's claim that Iran was 'desperate' to affect the election and could no longer hold out. No significant divergence in the reporting was noted among the sources.

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IndependentMedia IndonesiaSep 10, 10:51 AM
Donald Trump Predicts US-Iran Conflict Will End After November Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump predicted the conflict with Iran will soon end after the November midterm elections, amid the risk of Republican Party defeat in the House of Representatives.

IndependentThe HinduSep 10, 03:04 AM
Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections

“I think war is going to ‌end immediately after the election because ‌they ⁠can’t hold out any longer. They’re ⁠desperate to try and affect the election,” he told reporters before departing for the Republican National Convention ​in Dallas.

IndependentThe Dong-a IlboSep 10, 12:55 AM
Trump: 'Iran Can't Take It Anymore... War Will End After November Elections'

US President Donald Trump forecast that war with Iran will end immediately after the mid-term elections in November, and international oil prices will drop sharply. While leaving the possibility of negotiations with Iran open, he emphasized that his approach is not simply about nuclear disarmament. According to AFP and Reuters on the 9th (local time), Trump said during a meeting with reporters before departing for a Republican mid-term election event in Dallas, Texas, 'I think the war with Iran will end right after the mid-term elections.' He explained the reason by stating that Iran 'can no longer hold on,' and argued that Iran is 'struggling desperately' to influence the mid-term elections. The US mid-term elections are scheduled for November 3. Trump also linked the end of the war and the drop in international oil prices. He predicted that 'oil prices will drop sharply right after the election.' However, he noted that it may take a little longer for oil prices to normalize, saying 'it will take a little longer than the mid-term elections.' On the same day, international oil prices were...

IndependentArab NewsSep 10, 12:21 AM
Trump says Iran war will end right after US midterm elections - Arab News

Trump says Iran war will end right after US midterm elections  Arab News

IndependentSouth China Morning PostSep 9, 11:48 PM
Trump says Iran war will end right after US midterm elections

President ⁠Donald Trump on Wednesday ⁠predicted that the war with Iran will end “immediately after” the US midterm elections in November because Tehran was trying to influence the vote but would not ‌be able to hold out more in the face of US economic pressure. “I think war is going to end immediately after the election because they can’t hold out any longer. They’re desperate to try and affect the election,” he told ⁠reporters before departing for the Republican National Convention in...

IndependentEl ComercioSep 9, 11:11 PM
Trump says the war with Iran will end "immediately after" the U.S. legislative elections

I believe the war will end immediately after the elections because (the Iranians) can no longer resist anymore," said Donald Trump

WireReutersSep 9, 11:07 PM
Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections - Reuters

Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections  Reuters

IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Sep 9, 11:01 PM
Trump says he thinks Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after US midterm vote

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes the Iran war will end "immediately" after the United States votes in midterm elections in November. The post Trump says he thinks Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after US midterm vote appeared first on Vanguard News.

IndependentCNNSep 9, 11:00 PM
Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall - CNN

Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall  CNN