Trump's Iran War: Allies Refuse, Prices Soar

0:00On March 17, President Trump's advisors are growing worried that the ongoing war with Iran is slipping out of control. Now in his third week, the conflict has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. Trump as allies like France, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom to send warships and help reopen it, but they've all declined. The closure has hammered energy markets worldwide, shipping through the strait which handles about one-fifth of the world's oil has nearly stopped. Gas prices jump from $2.90 a gallon to $3.80 on average, while oil hit nearly $100.00 a. Barrow levels not seen since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Close allies fear the fight lacks an easy exit, potentially forcing US ground troops to avoid looking weak. With midterm elections nearing, higher living costs from the war could sway voters already upset about prices. Even within Trump's base, figures like Tucker Carlson and Megan Kelly are splitting from his approach, recalling his past opposition to

1:04long middle, East Wars. The Pentagon spent $5.6 billion on munitions and just the first two days. US intelligence says Iran's regime will endure despite airstrikes, with its revolutionary guard likely tightening internal grip. The human and financial toll keeps mounting amid these grim assessments. White House officials still call the operation a huge win, citing US naval and air dominance. Yet commercial tankers remain at risk, with no safe escorts possible through the strait for now. Made in AI.