Magazine states that a conflict that lasts months could lead to the collapse of the Republican’s 2nd term
The British magazine published on Thursday (19.mar.2026) the text “”in which he addressed how the war in Iran could change the course of the United States president’s second term, (Republican Party), or even lead to its collapse.
According to the magazine, “the reason is that the fight against Iran diminishes the 3 political superpowers” of Trump. They are: “his ability to impose his own reality on the world, his relentless use of influence, and his dominance over the Republican Party”. The text stated that the conflict could decrease “the power of Trumpist forces” in a more accelerated way.
“The United States and Israel will gradually run out of useful targets for airstrikes, or too few interceptor batteries to neutralize Iranian weaponry. In contrast, Iran appears to still have too many drones. As long as it restricts traffic through the strait, oil prices will rise and the damage to the world economy will increase.”said the magazine.
The magazine also stated that the war diminishes Trump’s power of influence. This is because, “aNow that leaders of other countries have come to expect hostile treatment, they are learning to resist.”. And he questions whether the United States would intensify the conflict or give in in the event of a recession and a fall in the North American stock markets.
“Iran could ask for the lifting of sanctions, an American commitment to abandon some bases in the Middle East or to contain Israel. If a recession looms in the United States and stock markets begin to fall, would Trump escalate the situation, for example, annexing the island of Kharg, where Iranian export terminals are located? Or would he concede?”he states.
For the magazine, “the answer depends in part on the last of his powers: his control over the party”.
The text said that “Trump was elected on the promise of sparing voters from war and inflation”but that 13 US soldiers have already died and an escalation of the conflict could increase this number. In addition, gasoline and diesel prices also increased with the rise in oil prices caused by the war.
“Trump’s politics depend on the strength that comes from victory. If he looks like a loser, expect him to seek revenge. A weaker president could become more dangerous”concluded the text.
