Trump says Iran war will continue until after November midterm elections
World · 10 September 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
US President Donald Trump said on September 9, 2026, that the war with Iran will not end until after the November midterm elections. Trump predicted the conflict would finish "immediately after" the vote because Iran "can't hold out any longer." He also said oil prices would fall once the elections are over.
The war started in early 2026. Trump had originally said it would last only a few weeks, but it has now continued for seven months. Rising gas and food prices have hurt his approval ratings.
Trump claimed Iran is trying to help Democrats win the midterm elections. Iran has said it is not trying to build nuclear weapons. Trump added that further talks with Iran are possible but are not happening right now.