Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up - US politics live

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump asserted that the Iran war "will end very soon," claiming it would conclude whenever he decides, and emphasized that Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon while predicting a sharp drop in oil prices.
• Trump has recently shifted focus to Ukraine, blaming its attacks on Russian refineries for rising fuel prices, while his renewed emphasis on Iran suggests economic concerns, especially about gas prices, are influencing voter sentiment ahead of the midterm elections.
• A Harris poll reveals growing economic anxiety among key voting groups, with 75% of Americans worried about a potential recession as the midterms approach.
• Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faced tough questions from undecided voters on issues like Gaza and faith, highlighting his commitment to prioritizing residents over party politics.
• Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed feelings of betrayal over restricted military access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite, amid conflicting statements about US intelligence sharing, while Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny regarding her legal credentials.