Trump Used to Say He Saw a Quick End to His Iran War. Six Months Later, He Claims He's in No Hurry
Trump’s approval has fallen to 33% as the war drives up gas prices, disrupts shipping and strains U.S. military readiness, Reuters/Ipsos polling shows.
- President Donald Trump marks the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran on Friday, facing a deeply unpopular stalemate he once promised would be a "little excursion" lasting weeks.
- Military strikes initially damaged Iran's nuclear enrichment plants, yet the Islamic Republic remains capable of attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not surrendered, and disruptions continue affecting global energy supplies.
- The conflict has cost the United States more than $37.5 billion, while Iran's food inflation hit 128% in July. U.S. forces have lost drones and aircraft, stretching military readiness globally.
- Trump's approval rating fell to 33% as rising gas prices undercut his 2024 campaign promises, threatening the Republican Party's narrow majorities in Congress. Only 31% of Americans approve of the war ahead of November midterms.
- Following the stalemate, the White House is shifting to a campaign of economic pressure, including a naval blockade. Officials acknowledge military strikes have failed to force concessions from Iran's government.
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Half a year after the February 28 attacks on Tehran, Ormuz remains blocked and Washington has moved from bombs to sanctions.More information: The US lowers its 'Economic Day' expectations against Iran and reduces it to 'warning' for China and other Tehran partners
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The Seattle TimesTrump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he’s in no hurry
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran reaches the six-month mark, a notable milestone for a conflict that the Republican leader repeatedly assured Americans would…
In the run-up to the mid-term elections, the impasse in the Middle East conflict is likely to be very costly for the US President.
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