Trump Says Iran Conflict Will End 'Right After' November Midterm Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he expects the war with Iran to end shortly after the U.S. midterm elections in November.

According to Reuters on the 12th local time, President Trump made the remarks while speaking with reporters in Dublin, Ireland, when asked about when the conflict with Iran would conclude, answering, "I think very soon. Probably right after the midterms."

He claimed, "Iran is trying to hold out as long as possible to complicate the election, but I think people realize that."

He added, "If that happens, oil prices will plummet."

When asked by reporters whether Iran was behind the attack that halted the operation of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, President Trump replied, "I think so. Probably."

However, he expressed an optimistic stance regarding the situation in the Middle East, including vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

When asked if the United States could help facilitate smooth shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said, "Everything is going to work out."

Earlier, it was reported that Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, asked President Trump for direct U.S. military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, but the request was refused.

Regarding this, President Trump stated that the Houthi rebels had asked the U.S. not to get involved, saying, "They don't want to fight us."

Meanwhile, President Trump also indicated that an agreement on trade negotiations with Canada could be reached soon.

He said, "Canada is very desperate to make a deal," adding, "Canada has to treat our farmers better. They cannot impose tariffs on our farmers."

He added, "You'll probably see a deal with Canada very soon."

President Trump visited Ireland on this day to attend the Irish Open golf tournament held at his own Doonbeg golf resort.
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