# Trump says Iran is prolonging conflict in hopes of a Democratic victory

https://mins.news/en/item/53831

- TASS, 2026-09-11 00:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2185803

> US President Donald Trump argued that Iran is trying to prolong its conflict with the United States, hoping Democrats return to power and effectively allow Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon. He also said Iran might already have had nuclear weapons if he had not withdrawn from the JCPOA.

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