In brief
On a trip to Texas for a Republican convention, Donald Trump claimed the war with Iran would end immediately after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, promising a sharp drop in oil prices. He blamed the conflict for rising fuel costs, citing recent attack on oil facilities and a brief ceasefire collapse. Trump warned that Iran might try to influence the elections to weaken the opposition, though no evidence was provided. The former president’s remarks come amid declining approval ratings linked to Middle East tensions and growing pressure from his party to end hostilities. The statement highlights how congressional shifts could affect foreign policy and global markets as oil prices recently hit $100 a barrel.
Trump Predicts Iran War Ends After Midterms
Former President Donald Trump said he thinks the war with Iran will be over immediately after the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
During his trip to Texas for the Republican Party’s first‑ever midterm convention, Trump linked the conflict to soaring fuel costs, noting oil prices had recently risen to $100 a barrel for the first time since July.
He warned that as soon as the elections conclude, "oil prices will be tumbling downward" and hinted that Iran might try to influence the voting to favor a softer opposition group.
Trump did not provide evidence for the claim that Tehran is attempting to affect the elections, and the Iranian government has denied the accusations. The statement follows a period of intense fighting in the Middle East after a 60‑day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired last month.
With the war in its seventh month and the U.S. economy feeling the impact of rising fuel prices, Trump's comments come at a time of growing pressure from within his party to bring the conflict to a close. Republicans fear the midterm elections could potentially shift congressional control.
Source: BBC News, September 10, 2026.
