President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the war involving Iran would end “immediately” after the November midterm elections, linking the conflict to election tactics and the impact of sharply higher fuel prices on voters.

Election Deadline

Speaking to reporters on the tarmac as he travelled to Texas for the Republican midterm convention, Trump said he expects fighting to stop after the election and suggested Iran is trying to influence the outcome for Republican candidates.

“I think the war is going to end immediately after the election,” he said. “They can’t hold out any longer. They’re desperate to try and affect the election so that we can get a nice, weak group of people in there and leave them alone and let them have their nuclear weapons.”

Trump’s prediction extends another deadline for an end to the conflict. The war has already lasted months longer than the president had initially promised, meaning Republican candidates will continue to face the political and economic headwinds associated with it.

Republicans have long worried that the cost-of-living effects of the conflict could undermine their position in Washington, potentially affecting their chances of keeping control of the House and possibly the Senate.

Rising Fuel Costs

Trump’s comments came as energy prices surged. Diesel fuel, which is now close to $6 a gallon on average, reached a record high last week, while regular gasoline averaged $4.22 a gallon, according to AAA. That figure is up from $4.01 a month earlier.

Higher energy costs have fed into the prices of everyday goods, including groceries, raising inflation concerns and increasing voter frustration, Trump said he expects the effects to ease after the election, claiming that gas prices could fall to below $2 a gallon following the midterms.

His remarks also aligned with his broader argument that the economic pressure from the war is becoming a central issue ahead of the election.

No Return to Negotiations

In recent days, the United States and Iran have escalated attacks, with each side reporting strikes on naval vessels and oil tankers.

Asked about the administration’s approach, Trump said he was no longer seeking negotiations with Iranian leadership to end the fighting. He said his earlier goal had been to reach a deal, but that circumstances have changed.

“Originally, I wanted to make a deal,” he said. “We’re so far down the line, they have very little country left right now, so we’re not looking for it. Yes, a negotiation could possibly happen, but it’s not something we’re looking at.”

The president’s latest forecast adds to the repeated shifts in when the conflict is expected to finish, as the election approaches and the cost of fuel continues to weigh on households.

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Mr. Trump is losing the Iran war and his mind seems seriously impaired. His rewriting of 9/11 history is despicable, says this Canadian.

It's called kicking the can down the road. 😂

Step 1: Screw things up

Step 2: Give up

Step 3: Democrats get elected

Step 4: Blame Democrats for not fixing your <deleted>-up

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... Some time passes ...

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Step 5: Declare victory over Democrats.

Step 6: Go to Step 1

“Kicking the can down the road” means delaying a difficult political problem or decision rather than solving it, usually hoping someone else—or a future government—will have to deal with the consequences later. It implies temporary avoidance rather than a genuine solution.

steps

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by SiSePuede419
Steps to 2028 GOP Victory

IF he can end it AFTER the midterm elections then why can't he end it BEFORE the midterm elections?

(hint: it's obviously bullsh!t)

I dont really know why anyone is bothered - it is, after all, as he himself said merely "small potatoes"!

I would suspect discussing the war and its effects upon fuel prices are a determined and wicked attempt to detract from the relevations of his noble and brave actions at the site of the 9/11 attacks. It is disgraceful, treasonous even...

Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by JAG

The thing about the mid-term is once it's done no matter the result Trump still has presidential powers and the leash will come off. Let's be clear, as it is the US military has been restrained. You can also add the IDF back into the picture.

Of course it will end after the midterms because Democrats will take both house and senate, and will stop the war.

26 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

The thing about the mid-term is once it's done no matter the result Trump still has presidential powers and the leash will come off. Let's be clear, as it is the US military has been restrained. You can also add the IDF back into the picture.

No house no senate and even more Democratic governors. He is going to have little to no power. Hell I would bet a lot of Republicans turn on him after the blue tsunami in reality. Finally we might be able to get rid of the stench that has been over our country the last two years.

Says Iran War Ends Immediately After Midterms

Oops! An obvious typo, should be

Mullahs say Iran War Ends Immediately After 2028 elections

What war?! Everything is Biden’s or Barrack “Hussien’s” fault. Trump is the greatest man anywhere of all time. He deserves every Nobel prize and everything should bear his name in gold!! MAGA forever!!

3 hours ago, NewGuy said:

Mr. Trump is losing the Iran war and his mind seems seriously impaired. His rewriting of 9/11 history is despicable, says this Canadian.

Try again. Or stick with maple syrup.

4 minutes ago, JoeRan said:

What war?! Everything is Biden’s or Barrack “Hussien’s” fault. Trump is the greatest man anywhere of all time. He deserves every Nobel prize and everything should bear his name in gold!! MAGA forever!!

Someone here gets it!

"President Trump said"

He said a lot during the last few years. Most of that did not materialize. That's why he always repeats himself with different versions. He should say less and listen more.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by msbkk

What war ?

Didn't he just say that it wasn't a war ?

https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-vance-war-23a45a2c45c048a9e894baeab89c7a2f

President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance

for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.”

28 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Of course it will end after the midterms because Democrats will take both house and senate, and will stop the war.

Not one leftist’s prediction on this forum has ever come true.

Proven time and time again

Now listen to Bill. You might learn something even though no policies personally affect you.

6 minutes ago, HolmesEquivelant said:

Try again. Or stick with maple syrup.

Oh our MAGA member who lives in the past added another outdated video, this time it isn't 25 years old though.

That video is from early March 2026, and since Iran's military has been very active EVERY day

2 minutes ago, HolmesEquivelant said:

Not one leftist’s prediction on this forum has ever come true.

Liar.

I predicted when Trump said he won the Iran war on Day One that was a total unmitigated pile of steaming stinking horse 🐎 <deleted> 💩

100% true!

@HolmesEquivelant is nothing less than your typical lying scammer. 👍

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by SiSePuede419
Scammer

57 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

The thing about the mid-term is once it's done no matter the result Trump still has presidential powers and the leash will come off. Let's be clear, as it is the US military has been restrained. You can also add the IDF back into the picture.

Did you flunk civics?after the midterms there will be checks and balances again.the dems aren’t beholden to trump to get re-elected the first thing is the money will stop.then the insider trading pardons for money the bribes ect ect will be exposed…..anyway trumps the war will end rite after the midterms is akin to him saying he will end the Ukraine war in 24 hours…..folks aren’t buying the lies anymore.stop being such a patsy aren’t you embarrassed?

14 minutes ago, HolmesEquivelant said:

Someone here gets it!

You obviously don't, the guy was taking the piss.

Here are some more things that are going to be done "after the election" the war will end,

he also says ,we will have health care sorted ,the price of gas will come down,at their Dalas

convention, they are still going on about Biden ,Harris,and the communist Democrats ,and

does God have a cock ...and about Polisi did insider trading ,while Donald has done 1000's

of them .nothing about how they are going to improve the lives of the majority of people,

who cannot afford gas,groceries, rent.

regards worgeordie

What about the enriched uranium? And Iranian regime is still there.

4 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

What about the enriched uranium? And Iranian regime is still there.

Ask Trump, he claims it was all gone from day one. As a fervent Trump supporter, I'm surprised you didn't know that.

15 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Oh our MAGA member who lives in the past added another outdated video, this time it isn't 25 years old though.

That video is from early March 2026, and since Iran's military has been very active EVERY day

Active? How active?

How many U.S. ships sunk? Despite their claims. 0

Just now, HolmesEquivelant said:

Active? How active?

How many U.S. ships sunk? Despite their claims. 0

They didn't claim they sunk ships, that is just your messed up mind.

Look at the US bases in the ME, and how many they destroyed

16 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Liar.

I predicted when Trump said he won the Iran war on Day One that was a total unmitigated pile of steaming stinking horse 🐎 <deleted> 💩

100% true!

@HolmesEquivelant is nothing less than your typical lying scammer. 👍

We are winning since day one. Open your eyes.

But to validate my claim. Many, many forum members predicted Trump would lose Pennsylvania, the swing states and the election.

Most of them have disappeared due to loss of face or changed forum usernames.

Most likely, you were one of them. Who were you in a previous life?

Iran is going to dictate when the war ends. The U.S. has already lost.

16 minutes ago, JT25 said:

You obviously don't, the guy was taking the piss.

How would you know?

10 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Oh our MAGA member who lives in the past added another outdated video, this time it isn't 25 years old though.

That video is from early March 2026, and since Iran's military has been very active EVERY day

The GOP is bringing 9/11 back, this time the Republicans are the truthers. Even Obama, who was a junior Illinois State Rep at the time is implicated. Looks like there is going to be a lot of this for a few years.

https://newrepublic.com/post/194219/ron-johnson-september-11-conspiracy-inside-job

49 minutes ago, marin said:

No house no senate and even more Democratic governors. He is going to have little to no power. Hell I would bet a lot of Republicans turn on him after the blue tsunami in reality. Finally we might be able to get rid of the stench that has been over our country the last two years.

Your argument fails on several levels. You're assuming the GOP will lose the Senate for one. This is in no way a given and IMO will not be the case with the GOP coming out with 52 or 53 seats. As for the House this also is not a given but it's going to be less likely the GOP retains control. You also ignore or do not understand that even a lame duck president retains full presidential powers including full command of the US military.

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20 minutes ago, JT25 said:

You obviously don't, the guy was taking the piss.

sssshhhhhh......