President Donald Trump expressed optimism about eventually ending the conflict with Iran during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, saying he believes the situation will ultimately work out well. He also predicted that oil prices could fall significantly once the war comes to an end.

Trump said he expected the conflict to end “very soon after the midterms” and reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. He also described a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying he believed “everything’s going to work out fine and dandy” despite continued tensions in the region.

The comments came as fighting and instability continued to affect the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted energy markets and shipping routes, while oil prices had risen above $100 per barrel amid concerns about supplies and the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Despite Trump’s optimism, the conflict remained unresolved at the time of his remarks. Diplomatic contacts involving Iran, the United States and regional governments continued, but whether negotiations could produce an agreement and bring lasting peace remained uncertain.