President Donald Trump said the U.S. war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections.
He told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that Iran cannot sustain the conflict any longer and is trying to influence the vote.
Trump noted that Iran seeks a weak administration that would allow it to retain its nuclear program.
The comments followed Iranian strikes on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and prior U.S. action against Iranian tankers.
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel amid the renewed fighting.
Trump added that oil prices would fall once the war concludes after the election.
The midterms on November 3 serve as a referendum on the White House amid record-low approval ratings.
Source: Reuters
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