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“We’ll take care of the nuclear dust. We’ll get the Strait of Hormuz reopened, which will be great for gas prices here and stability around the world,” he continued.
Johnson emphasized that nations across the region are already rallying behind Trump’s leadership approach.
“And that’s why all the regional allies there and all the regional countries are following U.S. leadership under President Trump.”
The conversation then shifted toward the political implications of a possible breakthrough overseas. Fox News co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy pressed Johnson on whether international stability and lower prices could help Republicans at the ballot box.
“What does this mean for you and the midterms? Because I know this consumes your thoughts a lot,” she said.
Johnson responded by highlighting what Republicans see as their core economic message to voters heading into election season.
“Yeah, it’s a big thing,” Johnson began.
“Obviously we’ve done a lot of work: The Big Beautiful Bill, the working families tax cut — all of the legislation has been geared towards the cost of living, affordability, bringing the cost of living down,” he said.
The Louisiana Republican argued that the GOP had already begun laying the groundwork for economic growth before tensions in the Middle East interrupted momentum.
“We put in all those conditions in the economy to let it take off like a rocket, and we were doing that at the beginning of the first quarter, and then the Iran skirmish began,” said the Speaker.
Johnson maintained that easing conflict overseas would quickly trickle down into lower prices for American families struggling with inflation and rising household expenses.
“So, when this settles down, gas prices come back down to earth, that means your grocery prices come down again because of transport costs and all the rest,” he said.
“It’s going to be a big factor. The kitchen table issues are gonna decide the midterms.”
Campos-Duffy followed up by asking the question many Republicans are quietly debating behind the scenes: whether enough economic improvement can happen before voters head to the polls.
“Can those things come down in time to help you out in the midterms?” Campos-Duffy then asked.
Johnson didn’t hesitate.
“Yes, we got plenty of runway, we have better candidates, we have a fundraising advantage,” Johnson said.
The Speaker projected confidence that Republicans are positioned not just to defend their House majority, but potentially expand it.
“We’re super excited about the midterms. I’m absolutely convinced that we’re gonna grow the majority and get this done and make history,” he added.
Meanwhile, President Trump also fueled speculation about an approaching diplomatic breakthrough by posting a lengthy message on his Truth Social platform discussing negotiations with Iran.
“Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! It will only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all — Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!” he wrote.
Trump also revealed that multiple Middle Eastern nations could potentially become part of a broader peace framework tied to the negotiations.
“Those Countries discussed are Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates (already a Member!), Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain (already a Member!),” he wrote.
The president suggested the developing agreement could evolve into one of the most important diplomatic moments in modern regional history.
“It may be possible that one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted, but most should be ready, willing, and able to make this Settlement with Iran a far more Historic Event than it would, otherwise, be,” said the president.
Trump then floated the possibility of Iran eventually becoming connected to the Abraham Accords framework — something few foreign policy observers would have imagined possible just a few years ago.
“In speaking to numerous of the Great Leaders mentioned above, they would be honored, as soon as our Document is signed, to have the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of the Abraham Accords,” he added.
“Wow, now that would be something special! This will be the most important Deal that any of these Great, but always in Conflict Countries, will ever sign,’ Trump continued.
The president closed by calling for immediate participation from nations across the region.
“Nothing in the past, or in the future, will surpass it. Therefore, I am mandatorily requesting that all Countries immediately sign the Abraham Accords, and that, if Iran signs its Agreement with me, as President of the United States of America, it would be an Honor to have them also be part of this unparalleled World Coalition,” he said.
If such a deal materializes, it would mark a dramatic geopolitical shift in the Middle East — and Republicans clearly believe the political and economic benefits could arrive just in time for a critical midterm election cycle.
