Six Months of War in Iran: A Stalemate Threatens Trump's Presidency

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Six months after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the war is an unpopular stalemate threatening President Trump's presidency, with no clear exit path and Iran not surrendering. Trump's approval rating has fallen from 40% to 33% since the conflict began, with only 31% approving of the war, while rising gas prices undercut his economic promises. The war has also widened Republican divisions ahead of midterm elections. The global economy has been shaken but proved resilient, with the IMF cutting growth forecasts to 3.0%. Iran's military is wounded but retains drones and missiles, while its nuclear breakout time has lengthened to one year.


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