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Trump predicts Iran conflict will end around US midterm elections, oil to 'drop like a rock'

Part of Iran conflict and regional fallout

Diplomatic StatementReported

Event details

President Trump said he expects the Iran conflict to conclude around the timing of the US midterm elections and predicted oil prices would 'drop like a rock' once the war ends, as prospects for renewed US-Iran diplomacy remained uncertain following the latest Hormuz vessel strikes.

Context

A presidential timeline tied to the midterms signals the administration's political framing of the conflict's endgame and sets a benchmark markets may use to price expectations for an oil-supply resolution.

Local time
11:00 AM New York time, Sep 13, 2026
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Relationship
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