Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Iran less than a month after signing a ceasefire agreement on June 17, prompting Iranian retaliation with drone and missile attacks on Gulf allies. Policy experts and Republican isolationists warn the escalation could damage GOP prospects in November's midterm elections by prolonging an unpopular conflict with inflationary effects on fuel and living costs. Former State Department advisers say the renewed strikes risk uncontrolled escalation toward a land invasion and long-term regional conflict.
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