Six consequences of six months of war in Iran

Six months after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, the conflict has become a stalemate, threatening President Donald Trump's presidency amid deep unpopularity. Iran has not surrendered, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, with no clear end in sight. The U.S. is reverting to economic pressure, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling allies new attacks are unlikely "for the time being." Trump's approval rating has fallen from 40% to 33%, and just 31% of Americans approve of the conflict, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling. The war has damaged Iran's military but not defeated it, delayed its nuclear breakout time to one year, destabilized the Middle East, and diminished U.S. military readiness. The global economy has been shaken but proved resilient, with the IMF cutting growth forecasts to 3.0%.