US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to continue the war with Iran, saying he does not regret the military campaign despite acknowledging that the conflict could have political consequences for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Trump said he stands by the decisions that led to the conflict and indicated that he would make the same choices again. He acknowledged that presidents can question their decisions but said he does not approach them with regret.
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The comments come as the Iran conflict becomes an increasingly important issue ahead of the November midterm elections. Rising energy prices linked to the war have added pressure on American households and created a political challenge for the Trump administration.
Trump has argued that military action against Iran was necessary to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon. At the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, he continued to defend the campaign while warning that Iran could face further action if its nuclear programme remains a concern.
At the same time, Trump has acknowledged that the conflict could continue beyond the midterm vote. He predicted that the war would end shortly after the election and said oil prices could begin falling afterwards. International crude prices recently moved above $100 a barrel amid the continuing conflict and disruptions affecting regional energy supplies.
Trump has also accused Iran of attempting to influence the US election by hoping Republicans lose congressional control. He argued that a Democratic majority could take a softer approach towards Tehran and potentially allow Iran to pursue nuclear capabilities. Those claims are part of Trump's political argument and have not established that Iran is actually attempting to influence the election.
The political stakes are significant for Republicans, who are seeking to retain control of Congress. Trump has encouraged Republican voters to treat the midterms as a referendum on his presidency, making the outcome particularly important to his administration's ability to advance its agenda.
Despite concerns about the economic and political costs of the conflict, Trump has shown no indication that he intends to distance himself from the war. Instead, he has made defending the campaign a central part of his message as the midterm elections approach.
The situation leaves Republicans facing a difficult political calculation: whether voters will support Trump's argument that the war is necessary for US security or instead focus on higher energy costs and the broader impact of the prolonged conflict.