The United States resumed bombings on Iran after a month of calm. This escalation marks a shift in US foreign policy after a period of lower attack intensity.
President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict, referring to the war with Iran as "a small thing." The statement comes at a time when the American leader's rhetoric minimizes the gravity of the military situation.
The resumption of armed conflict occurs in a difficult economic context for the Trump administration. US inflation has been rising, creating additional pressure on the country's economy.
The timing of the bombings is also politically relevant. The November midterm elections are approaching, and the situation in Iran may influence the electoral dynamics in the United States.
