Trump Predicts Iran War Ends Soon After Midterms Amid Regional Attacks

President Trump says the U.S.-Iran conflict could end very soon, likely after the midterms, arguing Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and accusing Tehran of delaying the fight to affect elections. The region reports drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, with Pakistan condemning the strikes and Iraq closing border crossings; Bahrain decries the attack as a violation of international law as Saudi Arabia halts the pipeline. The United States emphasizes military presence and actions in the area, including CENTCOM enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports and Marines training on the USS Portland, while the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program offers up to $10 million for information on senior al-Qaeda leaders based in Iran.