Trump: Iran War Will End After Midterms — SkimNews
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- Trump told reporters at the Irish Open golf championship on September 13, 2026 that he expects the Iran war to end 'right after' — or possibly just before — the November U.S. midterm elections.
- Trump claimed gasoline prices would 'drop like a rock' once the conflict concludes, tying the war's resolution directly to near-term consumer relief at the pump.
- Trump said Iran 'wants to make a deal so bad' and is 'calling constantly,' but insisted he would refuse any agreement 'that's no good,' rejecting terms he deems insufficient.
- The New York Times ran its own coverage under the headline 'Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.' — a frame that undercuts Trump's portrayal of Tehran as eager to capitulate by suggesting Iran sees escalation, not negotiation, as the winning strategy.
Why it matters: Trump's 'right after the midterms' timeline ties war resolution to electoral timing, meaning American drivers and voters may not see the promised gasoline price drop until after November — a delay that becomes a liability for GOP midterm messaging if the conflict drags on or prices stay elevated.
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