Keyhan: Strait of Hormuz exposes America's economic problems

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Iranian newspaper Keyhan argues that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is raising US inflation and fuel prices. It also links the economic effects of the Iran conflict to the political stakes of the November midterm elections for President Donald Trump and Republicans.

In a note, Keyhan argued that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected the US economy by driving up inflation and fuel prices. The newspaper said President Trump and his administration are working hard to prevent Republicans from losing the November midterm elections, which it says have become closely tied to the conflict with Iran and its economic consequences.