Trump Predicts Iran War Ends
Trump tied lower gas prices to the midterms as U.S.-Iran fighting pushed oil above $101.
September 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 8:50pm ET
The New York TimesIran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
NPRU.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship
World News GroupU.S. forces strike five Iranian oil tankers, U.S. Central Command says
The GuardianIran claims to have attacked 10 ships near strait of Hormuz after US strikes
Associated PressStocks fall on Wall Street as oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Iran war escalates
Epoch TimesBrent Oil Breaks Back Above $100 for First Time Since July
PBS NewsHourWATCH: Trump says oil prices will come down after midterm elections
CNBCOil extends gains, with Brent above $101 after U.S. destroys Iranian oil tankers
Washington TimesBrent crude hits $100 a barrel as Iran war escalates
CNNTrump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall
The HillOil rises past $100 a barrel after latest Middle East attacks
New York PostTrump claims oil, gas prices will fall ‘right after’ midterm elections
Al JazeeraTrump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
Military TimesIran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
TownhallIranian Regime Says It's Ready to Escalate Military Conflict
TIME MagazineOil Hits $100 a Barrel for First Time Since July as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes
UPITrump: Iran conflict won’t end until after midterms, gas prices will fall after that
Deseret NewsU.S. and Iran escalate strikes: Oil tankers destroyed, base attacked
Seattle TimesHow major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/9/2026
ABC NewsUS markets point lower as crude prices breach $100 with Iran conflict intensifying
CBNUS Destroys 5 Iranian Tankers; Israel-UK Clash over Judea, Samaria Intensifies
HuffPostOil Rises Above $100 A Barrel As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
BBC NewsPetrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
Just the NewsTrump insists gas will drop to $2 per gallon after midterms
El PaisUnited States says it destroyed five Iranian tankers
NBC NewsOil surges past $101 to highest closing since May as Middle East conflict intensifies
Breitbart NewsOil Crosses Over $101 A Barrel, Highest Since May
SlateWe’re Pretty Sure We Know Who’s Going to Win the House
Straight Arrow NewsIran claims strikes on US Navy destroyers as oil briefly tops $100.jpg "Photo: Daily Caller")
Daily CallerUS-Iran War Roars Back As Tankers Burn, Missiles Fly And Oil Tops $100
MintPress NewsIran Targets US Warships With New Precision Munitions As Shock Offensive Rocks The ‘Greater Israel’
MarketWatchOil’s surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates
The American ConservativeIran War Day 194: Oil Hits $100 Per Barrel
Daily BeastTrump’s Big Day Ruined by Major New Blow in His War
ReasonTrump's war in Iran has cost Americans over $101 billion at the pump
RedStateTrump: Iran War to End 'Immediately After Midterms'
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What happened
U.S. Central CommandCentral Commandtheater-level Unified Combatant Command of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the broader Middle East said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island on Sept. 8 after the IRGC twice targeted U.S. Navy warships with ballistic missiles. Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. officials said strikes on a U.S.-used base in Jordan caused minimal damage and no deaths. Brent crude topped $100 for the first time since July, and Trump said on Sept. 9 that the war and high gasoline prices would last until after the midterms.
U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict
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