Public Sentiment Strained by Volatility in Iran ConflictInitial projections by the U.S. president suggested the conflict with Iran would be a brief engagement lasting only a few weeks.However, five months later, the situation remains highly volatile, marked by intermittent ceasefires and recurring military strikes. Fluctuating stability in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical corridor for global oil shipments—has driven fuel prices upward. Although the Trump administration attempted to negotiate a new settlement in June, those efforts collapsed earlier this month, leading to a renewed escalation of hostilities.