U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing pressure from his advisers to pull the country out of the war with Iran, as the conflict entered its 11th day, reports said from New York.
The fighting has disrupted crude oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up global oil prices and intensifying economic strain in the United States. Fuel prices, including petrol and diesel, have reportedly risen sharply.
The prolonged conflict is also raising political concerns ahead of elections later this year for half of the U.S. Senate seats. Recent opinion polls indicate that a majority of Americans oppose the war, and support among Republican backers is said to be slipping, worrying party lawmakers.
Trump has said the war would end soon and that the military has achieved most of its targets, while adding that further strikes remain an option if needed. In response, his closest advisers are urging an immediate, clear plan to exit—arguing that the achieved objectives could be presented as a success.
Whether the U.S.-Iran confrontation winds down quickly or continues is expected to become clearer in the coming days, with countries—especially oil-dependent economies—watching closely.
