Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections
President Donald Trump stated that he expects the ongoing conflict with Iran to conclude around the time of the US midterm elections in November 2026. He suggested that a resolution would lead to a significant decrease in gasoline prices.
Why it matters
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on global oil prices are major factors in US domestic economic policy and election cycles.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday (September 13, 2026) that he expected the Iran war to end this year, possibly just after midterm elections due in the United States in November, resulting in a drop in oil prices.
“Iran will end right after - maybe before - but it’ll end right after the midterms. Gasoline’s going to drop like a rock,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the Irish Open golf championship.
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