Trump predicts Iran conflict could end after upcoming elections
Donald Trump told a rally in Mobile, Alabama that the war with Iran may conclude soon, likely after the elections, while questioning who could be negotiated with in Tehran.
At a rally in Mobile, Alabama, Donald Trump claimed the ongoing war with Iran could be wrapped up soon, most likely after the upcoming elections. He voiced frustration over the absence of any Iranian leader willing to negotiate, saying there is "nobody to deal with" in Tehran. Trump reaffirmed his long-standing stance that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon and blamed former U.S. presidents for failing to address the conflict earlier.
He described Iran as defenseless, lacking a navy, air force, radar, and anti-aircraft systems, and warned that its economy is in severe decline with inflation reportedly at 310 percent. The remarks were part of his broader campaign rhetoric on foreign policy and national security.
Why it matters
Trump's statements shape public perception of U.S.-Iran tensions and influence election discourse.
How this story developed
- Sep 14 Trump says United States remains open to talks with Iran to end war
- Sep 22 At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump suggested the United States might completely destroy Iran to end the war he started with Israel.
- Sep 22 Trump scheduled to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly and hold bilateral talks with leaders from Britain, Ukraine, Venezuela, Denmark, Greenland and Gulf states.
- Sep 22 Trump announced a three‑hour US‑Iran meeting at the UN.
- Sep 22 Trump hinted at a possible face‑to‑face meeting between the tycoon and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN.
- Sep 23 Ashley Hinson posted on X calling for an immediate end to the war in Iran.
- Sep 23 Trump reported a meeting between US and Iranian officials at the UN summit.
- Sep 24 The Senate voted down the war‑powers resolution.
- Sep 26 Trump’s UN speech introduced a direct threat to Iran and highlighted claimed peace achievements.
- Sep 27 Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for a US reply, via mediators, to its offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington ends hostilities and releases frozen assets.
- Sep 27 Iran’s foreign minister warned Tehran could restart war over frozen assets.
- Sep 29 President Trump said U.S. negotiators will resume talks with Iran this week after rejecting Tehran's proposal.
- Sep 29 Brent crude rose about 4% to just over $107 a barrel after Donald Trump’s contradictory statements and the US announced the final withdrawal of its forces from Iraq.
- Oct 2 The administration emphasized managing public expectations about a rapid settlement with Iran.
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