President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) predicted that the war with Iran will end “immediately after” the U.S. midterm elections in November because Tehran was trying to influence the vote but would not be able to hold out more in the face of U.S. economic pressure.
3 this year, are typically a referendum on the occupant of the White House. Trump said on Wednesday (September 9), once the war is over, while acknowledging diplomatic talks are still a possibility but not preferred. Because they can’t hold out any longer, “I think war is going to end immediately after the election. Trump’s approval ratings recently sank to a record low due to frustration from voters over the Iran war and deepening cost-of-living crisis. Midterm elections, due to be held on Nov.
Mr. Oil prices would also come down right after the election, Mr.
They’re desperate to try and affect the election,” he told reporters before departing for the Republican National Convention in Dallas.

