Trump says Iran war could end after US midterm elections
Donald Trump told Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin that the conflict with Iran may conclude once the U.S. midterm elections are over.
During a meeting in Dublin with Micheál Martin, Donald Trump asserted that Iran is prolonging the war to influence the upcoming American midterms. He added that the war’s end would likely cause oil prices to fall. Trump also claimed Iran was behind a recent air strike on the Saudi East-West oil pipeline. In a separate remark, he hinted that a trade deal with Canada could be reached soon if Canada eases tariffs on U.S. farmers.
Why it matters
The statement ties a major Middle-East conflict to U.S. election politics and global oil markets.
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