With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
- Trump is being portrayed as “boxed in” over the Iran conflict — torn between restarting strikes and accepting a tentative ceasefire and talks.
- Sporadic strikes and a fragile ceasefire are keeping oil prices high, stoking everyday worries about gas and food costs.
- Allies and lawmakers are split — some push for tougher action, others warn of depleted munitions and political risk for Trump ahead of the midterms.