The administration of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, emphasized in a recent statement that the upcoming midterm elections will not affect his approach to the war with Iran. On Monday, October 12, 2026, Trump responded to reporters' questions about the potential impact of the November 3 elections on his decisions regarding Iran, saying: "No, it has no effect."
Background of the War and Recent Developments
The upcoming U.S. elections include voting for seats in the House of Representatives, the Senate, and some state governorships. These elections are taking place amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly in Yemen and between Iran and Saudi Arabia. In recent days, Houthi attacks on oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia have significantly increased, resulting in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people.
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Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi political office, told Agence France-Presse that if the U.S. enters the war in Yemen, the Houthis will not hesitate to respond to U.S. interests in the region. He warned that these attacks on Saudi targets have become "legitimate targets" and urged workers and staff at oil facilities to stay away from these locations.
Reactions to Houthi Attacks and Trump's Discussions
The Saudi government has also reacted to the recent Houthi attacks, extending the operations of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh due to security threats. In this context, Trump emphasized the dangers posed by the Houthis, stating: "They are behaving very badly; it's not good at all." Additionally, the U.S. President has discussed this issue with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Trump also referred to his previous prediction about the imminent end of the war with Iran, stating: "As soon as the war with Iran is over, which will be very soon, oil prices will fall like a stone. This war will end very soon." These remarks come as many analysts point to the economic and political consequences of the ongoing war and tensions in the Middle East.
In this context, the future of U.S. relations with Iran and its impacts on the Middle East has become one of the key issues in the upcoming elections. However, it seems that the Trump administration is determined to act based on its national interests in this regard and to continue its commitments to its allies.
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