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

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expects the war with Iran to end “immediately” after the United States holds its midterm elections in November. He stated that the conflict is unlikely to continue beyond that point, suggesting that Tehran will be unable to sustain the fighting for much longer.

Trump added that Iran is attempting to influence the upcoming U.S. vote, hoping to deal with a “weaker group of US politicians” who might be more inclined to allow Tehran to develop a nuclear weapon. He warned that if Iran were to acquire a nuclear weapon, “the whole world is in deep trouble.”

The president emphasized that the war is about more than Iran’s nuclear program. While acknowledging that a nuclear component is a major factor, he said there are “a lot more” issues on the table that Washington is pursuing in its broader strategy toward Tehran.

Trump also addressed the prospect of diplomatic talks, stating that the United States is not actively seeking negotiations with Iran at this time. He left open the possibility that negotiations could occur in the future, but indicated that they are not currently a focus of U.S. policy.

These comments were made amid a renewed flare‑up of tensions in the Middle East, as the United States continues to monitor the situation and assess its diplomatic and military options.