‘Foreign policy is the economy’: How Iran war is shaping US midterm vote
Summary
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran is affecting the US economy and upcoming elections, especially in Michigan. Rising gas and grocery prices linked to the conflict are a major concern for voters, with candidates debating how to handle the war and its impact.Key Facts
- The US, together with Israel, started military actions against Iran on February 28.
- Since then, Iran has disrupted energy supplies, causing oil and gas prices to rise sharply.
- Gas prices in the US rose from under $3 to over $4.27 per gallon as of the report date.
- Higher energy costs have pushed up prices on many goods, increasing inflation.
- Many US voters in Michigan see the Iran war as a key economic issue affecting their daily lives.
- Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed opposes the war and supports limiting President Trump’s war powers.
- Republican candidate Mike Rogers defends the war as necessary to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons but also wants the conflict to end quickly.
- A survey showed that 60% of voters disapprove of how President Trump is handling the war, and 81% agree it has raised living costs.
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