Trump Faces Struggles Explaining Iran War as Midterms Loom

AP analysis says two weeks into the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, Trump has failed to articulate a clear endgame, leaving supporters and the public unsettled as oil prices rise and markets wobble. Democrats seize on perceived missteps ahead of the midterms, while Russia benefits from eased sanctions. The administration hints at international help for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, but concrete plans remain unclear as energy costs stay high.