Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Reuters reported the remarks on September 11. When asked whether he regretted the war because of its potential political consequences, Trump rejected the premise and said he would make the same decisions again.
Trump Says He Would Make The Same Decision.
Trump said he does not believe in “regret,” and acknowledged that people can question his decisions. He then made clear his position: If he had to do the same thing again, he would do exactly what he did.
The comments show Trump’s continuing support for the Iran campaign and not distancing himself from it as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections.
Trump has repeatedly argued that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is one of the central objectives of the military campaign. He also rejected the perception that his political supporters have been demoralised by the war.
Iran War Becomes Midterm Election Issue
The conflict has become a political challenge for Republicans as voters in November start to head to the polls.
The war is driving up oil and fuel prices, and that has added to economic anxiety among American voters. Rising energy costs are also a concern for Republicans going into the midterms, Reuters reported.
But Trump has maintained that the military campaign is necessary for US national security.
He has also predicted that the conflict will end after the midterm elections. Trump repeated that expectation during the Fox News interview, saying the war would end immediately after the election.
President Trump was asked whether he regretted the U.S.-Iran conflict because of its possible effect on the midterm elections.
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He replied:
“I don’t believe in the word ‘regret.’ You can always question yourself a little bit. And a few people have asked me that. If I had it to…
Trump Blames Iran for Election Pressure.
Trump has also claimed Iran is attempting to influence the outcome of the US elections.
According to Reuters, Trump believes Tehran wants Republicans to lose control because it anticipates a Democratic administration would be more lenient to Iran. He has argued that Iran is seeking political change in Washington in the hope of gaining greater freedom to pursue its nuclear programme.
His comments have placed the Iran conflict directly alongside the domestic political battle over control of Congress.
The war has also created much wider instability in the Middle East. Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have expanded their presence along the Red Sea coast and more people are worried about the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb shipping route, Reuters reported. Oil prices have also risen as concerns about disrupted energy supplies in the region continue to grow.
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, 2026, after which Iran attacked Israel and US bases in the Gulf, Reuters said in an article. It has led to thousands of deaths and displaced millions of people and has had huge economic and geopolitical repercussions.
