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Trump’s Iran War Raises Gas Prices, Johnson Says

8/23/2026

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  • President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran in late February 2026.
  • The conflict has lasted almost half a year, despite Trump’s quick-victory promise.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson said the war raised gas prices, ending the affordability-hoax claim.
  • Defense expert Mark Cancian warned U.S. resources are shifting from the Western Pacific to Iran.
  • Republican senators Mike Rounds, Bill Cassidy and Kevin Cramer each asked for a clear end-game plan.