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Public Opinion Shifts
American public opinion showed clear signs of shifting against the Biden administration's approach.
“56 percent of participants believe that strikes against Iran are more in Israel's interest, while only 29 percent see them as aligned with the interests of the United States”
A Middle East Institute poll found 56% believed the strikes were more in Israel's interest than America's.
Among Republican voters, 43% said the war decreased their willingness to support the party led by Trump.
The poll revealed a significant generational divide on support for Israel.
Speaker McCarthy convened a GOP caucus to defend Trump's war decision.
Congressional Dynamics
The poll captured the broader political turbulence in Washington.
Democratic lawmakers escalated pressure on Trump.
Speaker McCarthy convened a closed GOP caucus to defend Trump's decision.
The White House signaled a pivot toward increasing Israel's role in shaping Iran policy.
The gulf between public sentiment and media coverage was stark.
Economic and Energy Consequences
The war's economic consequences were rippling worldwide.
“Brent crude oil prices rising 59 percent since Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
Oil prices surged after Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas had learned energy security is inseparable from energy diversity.
Wind power supplied roughly a third of ERCOT grid electricity at certain times of year.
