Trump says Iran war ends after Nov elections

In Washington, preparations for war with Iran are underway until the end of President Trump's term in 2029. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the war with Iran will end and gasoline prices will drop 'immediately after' the midterm elections in Congress in early November.

Consensus

President Donald Trump publicly stated that the war with Iran would end right after the November congressional elections.
Senior U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio, privately warned Trump that the conflict could last until the end of his presidential term in January 2029.
The war with Iran began in February and has continued for seven months as of September.
The conflict involves military actions, economic sanctions, and a naval blockade.
Iran has been accused of interfering in U.S. elections to support weaker political forces that would allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
The U.S. has conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, including those near the island of Khark and the city of Jask.
The conflict has led to rising fuel prices and disruptions in global oil markets.
The U.S. is preparing to deploy additional military forces to the Middle East, including a third expeditionary marine battalion, and has extended the deployment of some units until 2027.
The U.S. military's air defense presence in the region has been extended indefinitely.

Points of divergence

Trump initially predicted the war would last only a few weeks. — tg_bbcrussian
The U.S. plans to send a third expeditionary marine battalion to the Middle East in autumn. — kommerant
Iran and the U.S. signed a memorandum on 18 June to end the conflict, but U.S. forces launched new strikes in July. — vesti
The Pentagon has extended the deployment of certain units until 2027. — kommerant
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked U.S. military sites in several Middle Eastern countries. — vesti
The U.S. is considering a policy of economic isolation of Iran. — kommerant
Trump said the U.S. is not currently seeking negotiations with Iran, though they may happen in the future. — vedomosti
Trump said oil prices would drop sharply after the elections. — tg_bbcrussian
The U.S. has extended its air defense deployment indefinitely. — kommerant

Coverage (20 sources)

Trump stated about approaching the end of the war with Iran — Коммерсантъ
Trump stated that the war with Iran will end 'very soon'. He added that after the end of hostilities oil prices... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump promised that the war with Iran will end very soon — Вести
Trump stated that the war with Iran will end 'very soon'. He added that after the end of hostilities oil prices... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump stated that the war with Iran will end 'very soon' — Москва 24
Trump does not think the war with Iran will last until 2029 — Ведомости
Trump allowed that war with Iran could end before Congress elections — РИАМО
Trump allowed the war with Iran to end before November elections — Коммерсантъ
Trump admits that war with Iran could end before November US elections and assures that it will definitely end right after them — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump: War with Iran may end before November elections in US Congress — Вести
Trump promised to end war with Iran in November. However, US presidential advisors admit that the conflict could last until... — ЭХО / Новости
In Washington, preparations for war with Iran are underway until the end of President Trump's term in 2029 — The Moscow Times
Trump stated that war with Iran will end soon after November elections in the US — BBC News Русская служба
WSJ: White House allows continuation of war with Iran until 2029 — Коммерсантъ
Media: Trump administration does not rule out prolonging war with Iran — РИАМО
Trump warned of risk of prolonging conflict with Iran until 2029 — Вести
Trump named the timeline for the end of the war between the US and Iran — РИАМО
In the Trump administration, it is admitted that war with Iran will not end by the end of his term, writes The Wall Street Journal with... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump: War with Iran will end immediately after US elections — Коммерсантъ
Trump expects victory over Iran immediately after US elections — Вести

Trump says Iran war ends after Nov elections

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