Trump Says Iran War Ends After Midterms — SkimNews
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- Trump said the Iran war would end immediately after the November 3 US midterm elections, when Democrats are seeking one or both congressional chambers from Republicans’ slim majorities.
- Trump claimed Iran was deliberately stalling the war to obtain a more favourable US political environment and alleged that Tehran wanted a nuclear weapon.
- Trump said the U.S. was not looking to restart a nuclear agreement with Iran and described his ambitions as “much more than a nuclear deal.”
- Chris Wright said there “may not” be a nuclear deal and suggested the U.S. could instead continue striking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
- The U.S. military said it struck five Iranian tankers after attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship; Trump subsequently promised “a lot more” strikes.
- A cited US poll found support for the war at 31%, down from 37% in March, as the conflict entered its sixth month.
- Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel amid renewed hostilities, with the article warning of further consumer-cost increases.
Why it matters: The timing ties the war’s stated endpoint to the November 3 election, as Democrats seek one or both chambers and Republicans hold slim majorities. With talks off the agenda and more strikes promised, Iran faces further attacks while oil above $100 a barrel carries higher costs for U.S. consumers.
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