Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections

President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing war with Iran is expected to conclude immediately following the U.S. midterm elections in November. He suggested that Tehran is attempting to influence the election outcome.
Why it matters
This statement links foreign policy and military conflict directly to domestic political cycles, potentially influencing voter sentiment.
WASHINGTON , Sept 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday predicted that the war with Iran will end "immediately after" the…
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