Trump claims Iran conflict will end soon, predicts oil prices will fall
What happened
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on September 18 that a war with Iran will conclude in the near term and that gasoline prices will return to previous levels or decline further. The statement was posted to X and reported by the @ConflictTR channel. Trump did not specify a timeline, mechanism, or conditions for the stated resolution.
Context and assessment
The statement came amid a series of Trump administration announcements on the same day regarding Middle Eastern negotiations and sanctions policy. Earlier on September 18, Trump indicated the U.S. was in talks with the Houthis to explore a potential agreement, and his administration lifted sanctions on Eritrea's Defense Forces, reversing restrictions imposed during the Biden presidency. These moves suggest a diplomatic pivot in regional policy, though Trump has also described Iran as the world's worst country and expressed confidence in eventual U.S. victory without clarifying whether this would come through negotiation or other means. Oil price movements remain closely tied to regional conflict escalation; Trump's prediction implies either a negotiated settlement or reduced military operations.
Sources and confidence
The statement was reported by X (@ConflictTR) channel only, with no cross-confirmation from other major news sources or official U.S. government media outlets at the time of reporting. The confidence score of 6.0 reflects single-source reporting of a public statement by a named official. Confirmation by mainstream news agencies or subsequent official U.S. statements would increase confidence; any clarification of specific terms or timelines would strengthen the assessment.
Location
Washington, D.C., USA. The statement originated from the U.S. capital, where the presidency is based. No specific venue (press conference, rally, or media appearance) is indicated in the available data.
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