US Sen. John Kennedy, in Iowa, predicts end of Iran war in 6 months

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 20, 2026

Words: 1,114

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


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U.S. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told a crowd of Iowa conservatives Saturday he believes current high inflation is being caused by the U.S.-Iran war — but said he sees an end to the conflict within six months.

Kennedy was the keynote speaker for the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s annual fall fundraiser in Des Moines Saturday evening. The crowd of more than 1,300 expanded into an overflow room at the Airport Holiday Inn.

During …

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