Six Consequences of Six Months of War in Iran

Six months after US and Israel struck Iran, a war President Donald Trump called a "little excursion" has become an unpopular stalemate, threatening Trump's presidency, threatening his political standing. Trump's approval rating fell from 40% to 33% since the conflict began, with only 31% approving of the war. Rising gas prices undercut his campaign promise, and the war has widened a rift among Republicans ahead of midterm elections. The global economy has been shaken but proved resilient, with the IMF cutting growth forecasts. Iran is wounded but not defeated, retaining drones and missiles. The war has destabilized the Middle East, delayed Iran's nuclear breakout time, and diminished U.S. military readiness.