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US-Iran conflict and domestic political impact

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has linked domestic economic challenges to the ongoing conflict with Iran. In mid-August, Johnson identified the conflict as a ‘big headwind’ that has hindered American economic progress, specifically affecting gas and grocery prices while Iran maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. By late August, the conflict remained a significant political issue for the Republican Party amid rising fuel prices and scrutiny over congressional oversight of hostilities. During a campaign stretch for the upcoming midterm elections, Johnson claimed White House staffers refer to him as a ‘co-president’ due to his frequent communication with the president, while affirming his intention to remain Speaker. In early September, Johnson defended President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran, arguing the military action was necessitated by an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ from Tehran. During a press conference, Johnson characterized Iranians as untrustworthy, claiming that for some, lying to those they disagree with is ‘apparently part of their religion.’ The conflict continues to face domestic and global pressure. A University of Massachusetts poll indicates that 54 percent of Americans disapprove of US military actions against Iran. Furthermore, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has caused oil and gas prices to rise significantly.

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