https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-and-tehran-are-boxed-in-until-the-midterms-because-iran-wants-us-gas-prices-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-and-tehran-are-boxed-in-until-the-midterms-because-iran-wants-us-gas-prices-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-and-tehran-are-boxed-in-until-the-midterms-because-iran-wants-us-gas-prices-high#u97395Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:49:20 +0000The conflict between the US and Iran is expected to continue until the midterm elections due to Iran's desire to keep US gas prices high. President Trump and Tehran are currently in a stalemate, with neither side willing to back down. The US military has been involved in a series of escalations against Iran, but depleted stockpiles and vulnerable allies may limit Trump's ability to further escalate the conflict.Why it mattersThe ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has significant implications for global energy markets and US politics. Iran's strategy to keep US gas prices h