{"id":439198,"date":"2026-10-01T18:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swingfish.trade\/blog\/market-news\/trump-tells-time-the-u-s-could-resume-or-intensify-attacks-against-iran-after-the-midterm-elections-439198\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T18:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:18:06","slug":"trump-tells-time-the-u-s-could-resume-or-intensify-attacks-against-iran-after-the-midterm-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swingfish.trade\/blog\/market-news\/trump-tells-time-the-u-s-could-resume-or-intensify-attacks-against-iran-after-the-midterm-elections-439198\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump tells TIME the U.S. could resume or intensify attacks against Iran after the midterm elections"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the interview with TIME<\/a>, Trump initially expected the conflict to last only four to six weeks, but seven months later there is still no clear end in sight. The conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushed energy prices higher and created significant economic and geopolitical consequences.<\/p>\n

Trump continues to defend the decision to launch the war, arguing that military action was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He points to the subsequent weakening of Iran’s position as evidence that the campaign has achieved important objectives. At the same time, however, the prolonged conflict has made it increasingly difficult for the administration to find a way to end the war while preserving those gains.<\/p>\n

The Strait of Hormuz and the economic impact<\/p>\n

The Strait of Hormuz has become a central part of the conflict because of its importance to global energy markets. Iran’s ability to disrupt oil flows through the Strait has contributed to a sharp increase in energy prices, with gasoline prices in the US rising substantially since the beginning of the war.<\/p>\n

The economic consequences have extended beyond the energy market. Higher oil prices have added to inflationary pressures at a time when Trump’s tariff policies are also contributing to higher costs. The combination has complicated the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions and contributed to higher interest rates and mortgage costs. The conflict has therefore created a direct link between developments in the Middle East and financial conditions in the US.<\/p>\n

The growing cost of the war<\/p>\n

The conflict has also placed pressure on US military resources. During the interview, Trump acknowledged that stocks of some types of ammunition have fallen after the US used large quantities of missile interceptors and other military equipment. He argues that the administration has already reached agreements with defense companies to expand production and replenish supplies.<\/p>\n

The war has also become increasingly expensive. According to the figures cited in the interview, the conflict had cost the US more than $25 billion by the time of the discussion. US military casualties had also increased significantly since the beginning of the operation, adding another political and strategic cost to a conflict that has lasted considerably longer than initially expected.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s position on ending the war<\/p>\n

Despite the prolonged conflict, Trump does not appear to be preparing to simply withdraw. He says that if negotiations fail to produce an acceptable agreement, the US could resume or intensify bombing after the midterm elections. His argument is that Iran cannot be allowed to rebuild its nuclear capabilities and that continued military pressure may ultimately be necessary to secure a lasting settlement.<\/p>\n

This creates a difficult strategic situation for the administration. The longer the conflict continues, the greater the economic, military and political costs become, but ending it without securing the objectives Trump has set could also undermine his justification for the original intervention.<\/p>\n

Tensions with Israel<\/p>\n

Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly become more complicated during the war. According to the interview, Netanyahu initially pushed Trump toward military action against Iran, but disagreements have subsequently emerged over how to manage the conflict and pursue an eventual resolution.<\/p>\n

Trump reportedly believes that Israeli military actions, including strikes in Lebanon, have at times complicated American efforts to bring the broader conflict toward an end. His comments suggest that Washington’s priorities are not always perfectly aligned with those of the Israeli government, particularly over the timing and scope of further military operations.<\/p>\n

Exit strategy<\/p>\n

The administration needs an outcome that addresses Iran’s nuclear program while also allowing the United States to reduce its military involvement and stabilize energy markets.<\/p>\n

Trump’s comments suggest that he still views military pressure as the main instrument for achieving that objective. At the same time, the duration of the conflict and its growing economic costs make a negotiated solution increasingly important. The future of the war will therefore depend on whether Washington and Tehran can eventually reach an agreement that satisfies the US demands while giving Iran enough incentive to accept a settlement.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, the most important thing for Trump is the stock market. Every time the stock market sold off hard, the US President folded. We’ve seen that with the Liberation Day in April 2025 when he paused the tariffs a few days later, and the Iran war outbreak in March 2026 when he basically begged for a ceasefire. Unless the stock market starts to drop quickly and sustainably, Trump might stubbornly continue to prolong the stalemate and keep military options on the table.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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