Trump says Iran war won't end until after November elections
US President Donald Trump stated the Iran war, now in its seventh month, may not end until after the November midterm elections, as oil hits $100.
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- Trump stated the Iran war may not conclude until after the November 3 midterm elections.
- Oil prices hit $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July.
- The US military attacked five oil tanker ships linked to Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes on US destroyers.
US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not believe the war with Iran will end until after the midterm elections in November, adding that oil prices will not decline until then. He made these remarks while heading to Texas for the Republican Party's first-ever midterm election convention, though he provided no proof for his election claim.
The conflict, which is now in its seventh month, was initially predicted by the president to last only a few weeks. The war and its knock-on effects on fuel and groceries have led to a steep decline in Trump's approval ratings and mounting pressure from within the Republican Party, including devout supporters, to bring a quick end to the hostilities.
At the convention in Texas, Trump sought to energize the party ahead of the November 3 vote, as Republicans face the risk of losing control of Congress. Historically, a sitting president's party tends to lose seats during midterms. Fighting in the Middle East has intensified following the formal expiration of a 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran last month.
"As soon as we win the war with Iran, the price of oil will tumble."
Donald Trump, US President
On Wednesday, the US military reported attacking five oil tanker ships with ties to Iran. In response, Iranian state media reported that Tehran launched attacks on two US Navy destroyers and eight oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing heavy damage. A day earlier, Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen launched a wave of attacks in Saudi Arabia, sparking fires at oil facilities.
Midterm elections serve as a crucial referendum on the sitting administration in the United States. Historically, the party holding the White House frequently loses congressional seats during these midterms. With Trump facing falling approval ratings, skyrocketing fuel costs, and the looming threat of losing congressional majority, the Iran conflict has transformed into a high-stakes domestic political battleground.
Source: BBC World
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