The US President Donald Trump announced new attacks on Iranian boats, in a statement that comes in the context of growing tensions between the two countries. Trump stated that Iran is "trying desperately" to influence the November midterm elections in the United States.
According to the article, Trump stressed that Tehran is trying to raise the price of gasoline and diesel, at a time when fuel prices are a concern for many Americans.
The US President also indicated that the war between the two countries would end "immediately after" the November election, suggesting that Tehran is using the situation as domestic political maneuvering.
The November midterm elections will renew all seats in the House of Representatives and one third of the Senate, which makes the US domestic political context particularly relevant to this statement.
