Trump claims Iran war will conclude post-midterms, alleging Tehran deliberately extends conflict to complicate U.S. elections and prevent nuclear weapons development. U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports has redirected 100 commercial vessels in 60 days; USS George Washington strike group maintains high alert against Iranian and Houthi threats.
Trump predicts Iran war ends 'very soon,' likely after midterms
Iranian blogger Soda Ebrahimi Shamsabadi sentenced to death for insulting supreme leader; at least 29 people arrested during January protests executed since March; fuel shortages causing strikes among transportation workers.