Trump Threatens Iran Strike as War Rages On, Expecting End in Midterms

President Donald Trump said he expects the war between the US and Iran to end after the November midterm elections, but warned of potential further action. He threatened to strike a heavily fortified site in Iran, Pickaxe Mountain, which is associated with the country's nuclear program.

The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, with Brent crude prices hovering above $100 a barrel due to supply route disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The war has also driven up fuel prices, contributing to Trump's record-low popularity ratings.

Tensions in the region remain high, with Houthi militants edging closer to gaining control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route for crude oil and fuel from the Gulf to Asia.