Three Weeks Later: Analyzing the Latest Developments in Iran
Congratulations media, you've got your new forever war! At least, it appears that way after this past week's revelations. With Donald Trump still unable to define victory , Iran strategically blocking the Strait of Hormuz, and none other than Jared Kushner serving in a key advisory role , the Trump Administration's newest military " short-term excursion " will be anything but. Trump's ego won't let him lose, a trait shared by the current ruling ayatollahs of Iran. Gas prices have increased by over 21% over the past three weeks, and the cost of oil has reached $100 per barrel and shows no sign of decreasing. The Dow Jones is down over 7% from its Pam Bondi-approved 50,000 mark one month ago, and with the recent horrific February jobs report , we are now on the path to stagflation , a rare event in which economic growth slows and prices rise simultaneously. Once again, we're seeing a Republican president start wars, ba...
