Trump says higher gas prices tied to Iran war are "a very inexpensive price to pay"

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the higher gasoline expenses tied to the war involving Iran are acceptable because the conflict aims to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, according to the report. Nearly seven months in, the U.S. campaign has been conducted by air power rather than ground troops; the article cites 19 American service members killed and more than 800 wounded. About 33% of Americans back the war and 59% oppose it, while both chambers of Congress have passed nonbinding anti-war resolutions. With elections less than six weeks away and early voting underway, Democrats blame the conflict for rising fuel and grocery costs, and many Republicans are also unhappy with those prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said underlying inflation is within the Federal Reserve's preferred range and predicted lower oil prices after energy costs ease.