Washington, Sept. 28 -- US President Donald Trump said that he expects the conflict with Iran to end soon, while declining to rule out the possibility of renewed American military action before the US midterm elections.

Speaking to Fox News on Sunday on the sidelines of the PGA Tour Presidents Cup, Trump said Washington's central objective remained preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

"I think what's going to happen is we're going to win this war very soon," Trump said, adding that global oil prices could fall significantly once the conflict ends.

Asked whether the US could launch additional strikes before the midterm elections, Trump did not rule out the possibility.

"I mean, it's possible, but I just don't want to say that...