Watch: ‘Iran is desperate’: Trump says Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections

Donald Trump has claimed that the conflict with Iran will conclude immediately following the U.S. mid-term elections, characterizing the Iranian government as desperate. The statement reflects his campaign rhetoric regarding foreign policy and international relations.
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