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Iran standoff traps Trump with no clear wins and rising costs for voters
International
Published on 2 May 2026
Gas prices may keep climbing as objectives stay unmet
President Trump’s Iran standoff is settling into an indefinite conflict, with major stated war goals still out of reach, including regime change and stopping a nuclear weapon. Analysts warn the longer it drags on, the more it can translate into persistent economic pain, especially higher gas prices—an outcome that could erode Trump’s approval and weaken Republicans ahead of midterms.
- Key war goals against Iran remain unfulfilled
- The conflict shows signs of becoming open ended
- Rising gas prices could fuel broader economic fallout
- Economic strain may hurt Trump and Republican midterm chances
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The Economic Times