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President Trump said the conflict with Iran will not end until after the crucial November elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then either. He claimed without evidence that Iran wants to influence the US election through its actions. His comments came as Brent crude oil hit $100 a barrel for the first time since July, a rise attributed to US strikes on five Iranian tankers and ongoing Houthi attacks affecting shipping. The remarks link the prolonged Iran conflict directly to US domestic politics and global energy markets, suggesting the administration anticipates continued military and economic pressure on Tehran for months to come.