Trump's Statement on War and Attacks on Base in Jordan
US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran will end immediately after the midterms, while American aircraft were damaged in attacks on a base in Jordan.
US President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing conflicts with Iran will end right after the midterm elections. This statement coincided with Iranian attacks on a military base in Jordan that damaged numerous American fighter jets, along with developments in Yemen.
Statements on the End of the War
Speaking to reporters, US President Donald Trump argued that Iran cannot hold out much longer and expressed his belief that the war will end immediately after the midterm elections.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, in an interview, stated that the damage inflicted on Iran's military capacity is of historic proportions.
Attack on the Base in Jordan
Nighttime attacks originating from Iran targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, damaging numerous American military aircraft, including eight F-15s and an A-10 Thunderbolt.
It was reported that American forces used more than thirty Patriot missiles to counter the attacks.
Developments in Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz
Yemeni local residents and military sources reported that the Iran-backed Houthis entered the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha and are advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The US Energy Information Administration announced that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted until the end of 2026, which will keep oil prices high as global inventories decline.