Trump says no regret over Iran war despite election impact

He reiterated his belief that the war would conclude shortly after the election, a sentiment he also expressed on Wednesday, alleging that Tehran was attempting to influence the elections that will decide whether his Republican Party maintains control of Congress. The rise in oil and gas prices, attributed to the U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran, has become a significant issue for Republicans heading into the elections.

The conflict began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf states. Israeli attacks on Lebanon have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced millions. Trump has identified weakening Iran's nuclear capabilities as a primary objective of the war. Iran maintains its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes and does not possess nuclear weapons.