A television is seen for sale at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026. The US and Iran are approaching the six-month mark since military operations began on February 28, 2026, with the two nations remaining entrenched in a strategic stalemate. US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure through an aggressive economic isolation campaign, while a 60-day ceasefire and diplomatic window expired without producing a lasting agreement. The conflict's most significant impact on the US economy is the rise in energy costs, which is contributing to higher inflation. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP via Getty Images)