Pakistan, May 3 -- Donald Trump faces growing political and economic pressure as the conflict with Iran continues without a clear military or diplomatic breakthrough, more than two months after escalation. Despite ongoing strikes and negotiations, both sides remain far apart, while a new Iranian proposal has already been rejected by Washington.

As a result, the unresolved standoff is expected to keep global energy markets under strain, especially through higher oil and gasoline prices in the United States. This situation is also increasing political pressure on Trump, whose approval ratings are reportedly declining ahead of key domestic elections.

Moreover, analysts note that the conflict has failed to achieve several stated objectives,...