House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters the Iran conflict is entering a “new phase” in which allies step up to stabilize the region, after which gas and grocery prices should fall, Euronews reported alongside the third House war-powers vote.

Johnson said Trump expects the shift after the midterm election and added he would love relief sooner. The comments landed as CBO figures showed tens of billions already spent and inflation projected higher into 2027 due to the war.

Democrats and dissenting Republicans argued messaging cannot replace authorization debates while Hormuz constraints keep energy expensive. Market analysts noted shipping chokepoints are not election-timed switches.

Accounts agree Johnson framed a coming “new phase” tied to prices; they diverge on whether operational plans match the rhetoric. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps.