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Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump predicted that the war with Iran will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections, suggesting Iran is delaying resolution to influence the election outcome.
- Trump accused Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon and relying on Democrats to allow them to develop one, warning that such an outcome would pose a global threat.
- Despite earlier withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), Trump stated he is pursuing a broader agenda beyond just a nuclear agreement but indicated that negotiations with Iran are not currently a priority.
- The US has conducted targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and plans to continue military actions, with recent strikes on Iranian tankers following missile attacks on a US Navy warship.
- The conflict has led to rising oil prices above $100 a barrel and remains unpopular domestically, with only 31 percent of Americans supporting the war according to recent polls.
