Iran Flips Script On Trump In Stunning War Twist | POTUS Scrambles For Way Out | Hormuz | U.S. News

Trump faces mounting pressure as the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran threatens fuel prices and his political standing ahead of the US midterms. A CNN analysis argues that Tehran has gained leverage by controlling the pace of any reopening, leaving Washington caught between accepting Iranian conditions and risking further escalation. US gasoline prices remain above $4 per gallon, while inflation, jobs and household costs are already major voter concerns. Iran insists negotiations cannot resume without US concessions, while Trump says Washington is relying on pressure. The Hormuz crisis could therefore turn into a major political test for Trump and his administration.