https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-shifts-message-on-costs-as-iran-war-drags-on-from-the-politics-deskContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-shifts-message-on-costs-as-iran-war-drags-on-from-the-politics-deskhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gop-shifts-message-on-costs-as-iran-war-drags-on-from-the-politics-desk#u73937Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:46:07 +0000Republicans are shifting their political messaging to tie the ongoing war with Iran to domestic inflation. Speaker Mike Johnson stated that reducing grocery bills depends on ending the conflict. This shift comes as oil prices reach a near 4-month high following the postponement of talks between Oman and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While Johnson expressed hope that Donald Trump's predictions about the war ending are correct, the economic pressure on consumers continues to mount as the conflict drags on.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil ship