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The gist
Trump said the Iran war will end immediately after the US midterm elections.
The remark ties the war's end to a November 3 vote, drawing scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The war against Iran began, with Iran's nuclear programme cited by the US and Israel as a key justification.
- Sep 9, 2026Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One for Dallas, Texas, that the war will end immediately after the US election.
- Sep 9, 2026Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as Iran and the US escalated attacks.