Trump Says Midterms Won’t Sway Iran War Plan as Gasoline Hits $4.02
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 21
Trump Says Midterms Won’t Sway Iran War Plan as Gasoline Hits $4.02
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 21
Summary
Gasoline reached $4.02 a gallon Tuesday as Trump said midterm elections will not alter his plan for the war with Iran.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has again nearly halted, and oil and gasoline prices have climbed since the U.S. and Iran resumed attacks after a cease-fire collapsed earlier this month.
Republican lawmakers facing difficult midterms are increasingly worried higher fuel costs could damage their chances, with strategist Jason Roe warning the conflict could cost the party its majorities.
The White House is projecting calm, arguing U.S. strikes will weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt energy flows and eventually push oil and gas prices back to pre-conflict levels.