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US‑Iran war drags on as American public grows skeptical and ammo shortages emerge

The United States and Iran have been at war since 28 February 2026, now entering its fifth month. Polls show a sharp decline in American support: roughly two‑thirds of U.S. adults say the conflict has not been worth the cost, and about 50 % believe U.S. military action will destabilise the Middle East. At the same time, 58 % expect gasoline prices to rise as Iran’s near‑total closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil and LNG shipments.

President Donald Trump has acknowledged shortages of certain U.S. ammunition types and hinted the war could end soon. The U.S. Central Command reported redirecting 48 commercial vessels, boarding two and disabling two, as part of a naval blockade aimed at pressuring Iran. A memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June temporarily paused hostilities, but the truce collapsed and diplomatic talks mediated by Oman continue.

The war’s political fallout is evident: public anxiety over regional chaos is feeding into the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, while the strategic stalemate over the Hormuz chokepoint and the threat of further escalation keep the conflict in focus.

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Donald Trump · Iran · Israel · JD Vance · Middle East · Oman · Reuters/Ipsos · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Central Command · U.S. Department of Defense · United States · global oil market

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The Long View of Iran [www.newenglishreview.org]
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