Trump's War Timeline: A Calculated Gamble? The president's assertion that the war with Iran will end "immediately after" the US midterm elections in November has sparked skepticism and speculation.
On its face, this claim appears to be a calculated gamble – one that attempts to tie the conflict's resolution to the outcome of an American electoral cycle.
Critics have widely criticized Trump's comments as insensitive and tone deaf, but they also offer a glimpse into the strategic thinking behind his administration's Iran policy.