Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
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The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.
- Why it matters
- Trump's framing ties an international security situation and commodity price movements directly to the November election calendar, potentially signaling to voters that these crises will persist through that vote.
- Most affected
- US voters evaluating economic conditions before the November election — Oil prices expected to remain elevated through the vote.
Investors and traders in oil markets — Trump's statement suggests no near-term resolution that would lower prices. - Likely next
- Whether Trump clarifies what conditions might trigger an end to the conflict or oil price relief before or after the election.
Also reported by: The Korea Times, Middle East Eye, Politico Europe, The National, South China Morning Post, The Hill, Deccan Chronicle, The Times of India