President Donald Trump has pushed the U.S. to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries, highlighting the risks of military escalation ahead of midterm elections. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/22/world/politics/trump-us-iran-war-economy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #donaldtrump #iran #us #usmilitary #globaleconomy #middleeast