Trump: Iran War Ends After Midterms! Election Influence & Oil Prices Explode

Former President Donald Trump made a striking prediction on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, stating that the ongoing conflict with Iran would conclude "immediately after" the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November. Trump asserted that Tehran's actions are an attempt to influence the vote, but they would ultimately be unable to withstand the intense economic pressure exerted by the United States.

He shared these views with reporters before heading to the Republican National Convention in Dallas. The war with Iran has now stretched into its seventh month, showing no signs of an imminent resolution.

Tensions recently flared dramatically near the Strait of Hormuz.

On the same Wednesday, Iran claimed responsibility for attacking ten ships in the critical waterway, an action that followed the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. This renewed aggression immediately sent shockwaves through global markets, causing benchmark Brent crude futures to breach the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since July, significantly impacting global energy costs.

Domestically, Trump's approval ratings have reportedly plummeted to a record low. This decline is largely attributed to voter frustration over the protracted war in Iran and the worsening cost-of-living crisis facing Americans. The midterms, scheduled for November 3rd, are widely viewed as a referendum on the current administration's performance and policies.

Aides close to Trump are reportedly seeking a 'quiet' period in the Iran conflict, although reports suggest that attacks could intensify after the November elections.

Trump also forecasted that oil prices would naturally decrease once the conflict concludes post-election.

While acknowledging that diplomatic negotiations with Iran remain a possibility, he clearly indicated that such talks were not his preferred course of action.

"Yes, a negotiation could possibly happen, but it's not something we're looking at," Trump told the press, underscoring his stance on the matter.

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