Iran war to end 'immediately' after midterms: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believed the war with Iran would end "immediately" after the U.S. congressional midterm elections in November.

Speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base before departing for Dallas, Texas, to attend a Republican midterm election rally, Trump said he believed the war would stop as soon as the elections were over.

Asked whether he would resume negotiations with Iran, Trump said he had wanted to reach a deal, but given how the situation has developed, the United States is no longer considering the issue. He added that "a negotiation could possibly happen," but it is not something he is looking at.

On oil prices, Trump said he believes a decline will take "a little bit longer than the midterm." He also said that once the war ends, oil prices will be "tumbling downward."

Iran war to end 'immediately' after midterms: Trump

Iran war to end 'immediately' after midterms: Trump

Iran war to end 'immediately' after midterms: Trump

Iran war to end 'immediately' after midterms: Trump

Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country Friday.

The 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama at 12:56 local time Friday, with its epicenter about 39 km northwest of Tonosi in Los Santos province, damaging homes, schools, health facilities, roads and public buildings across several parts of the country.

The quake has left 27 people injured as of present, according to Panama's National Civil Protection System.

Presidency Minister Juan Carlos Orillac told a press conference at the presidential palace that the declaration would ensure government agencies remain on standby and have the resources needed to assist those affected.

Orillac said President Jose Raul Mulino had ordered the creation of a commission to coordinate relief operations, manage resources and address the needs of affected communities.

The government has also set up donation collection centers, including one at Omar Park in Panama City, while provincial government offices will serve as additional collection points, he said.

Panamanian authorities continue to assess the damage and coordinate emergency response efforts.

Panama declares state of emergency after powerful quake