Amid Conflict with Iran: Trump Downplays Inflation Fears, Defends Economic Policies

US President Donald Trump minimized concerns regarding rising inflation rates in the United States, expressing satisfaction with current economic indicators despite a notable increase in the Consumer Price Index. Trump attributed the surge in energy and oil prices to his administration's strict measures against Iranian oil exports, emphasizing that the top priority was preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, even at the cost of temporary economic stability. The administration maintained its stance that energy prices and inflation will sharply decline once the Middle East conflict concludes. However, the continuation of military tensions and strikes under a fragile truce has sparked widespread criticism from political opponents, who accuse the administration of ignoring the financial burdens borne by the American public.