Trump Open to Iran Strikes Before Midterms, Says War Could End 'Very Soon'

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the war with Iran could be won "very soon" but refused to rule out further military strikes before November's midterm elections, stating "it's possible" while declining to elaborate. He expects oil prices to fall sharply once the conflict ends. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran awaits a "definitive" US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, contingent on lifting the naval blockade and waiving oil sanctions. Trump rejected the offer Saturday as "unacceptable," while US Ambassador Mike Waltz called it "a pretty cynical attempt." The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Trump told staff a renewed bombing campaign was likely after the midterms, though his position could change. Trump told the UN General Assembly he faces a choice between a deal with Iran or annihilating the Islamic Republic.