Trump Predicts Iran War Will End After November Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump stated on September 9, 2026, that the ongoing war with Iran will conclude immediately following the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3.

The conflict, now in its seventh month, saw Iran attack 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, pushing Brent crude futures above $100.

Trump claimed Tehran is attempting to influence the upcoming vote, while acknowledging that while diplomatic negotiations remain a possibility, they are not currently being pursued by his administration.