The US and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution. After a brief respite, the risk of a return to all-out war emerged once more, with the fighting threatening to engulf even more countries.
International Tensions Rise
Jordan said Thursday it intercepted Iranian missiles for the second consecutive day, while Kuwait said a strike in the northern part of the country killed one person. The renewed fighting has killed and injured more American troops and raised concerns about drawing down the stockpiles of key US air defense systems.
The conflict, unpopular among many Americans, has jolted the world economy months before voters get their say in November. Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Economic Impact
Tariffs have cost businesses in Michigan and across the country billions of dollars while stoking inflation that continues to run hot. Many Americans believe tariffs have pushed prices higher and the war in Iran has increased gasoline prices, hurting consumer confidence in the economy while keeping Trump’s approval ratings low.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
