As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, American opposition is growing. President Trump faces significant challenges with rising fuel prices and declining public support ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
A group of bus and truck drivers is set to carry out a protest known as the 'turtle operation' in the Île-de-France region, expected to slow traffic around Paris on Monday morning. This protest comes amid rising fuel prices and the French government's response to the crisis.
A month after the outbreak of war in Iran on February 28, the military confrontation has escalated into a global crisis with extensive economic and humanitarian repercussions. Many are losing, while few are gaining, yet all remain hostage to an ongoing crisis.
On Saturday, March 28, the French city of Clermont-Ferrand witnessed two consecutive protests by drivers and farmers expressing their dissatisfaction with rising fuel prices. The protesters deemed government measures insufficient to address the economic crisis they are facing.
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has led to rising fuel prices in Southeast Asian countries, prompting China to position itself as a more stable and reliable partner than Washington. China aims to enhance cooperation with these nations to address the growing energy crisis.
A recent poll indicates that 59% of Americans believe the war against Iran has gone too far, amid rising concerns about fuel prices. While support for President Trump remains steady, the conflict could become a significant political burden for his administration.