Trump openly said the US strikes on Iran were done for Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait — bad news for Americans paying higher gas and food prices for a war with no US benefit.

• Trump said the US does not need the Strait of Hormuz open and is fighting mainly to help Israel and Gulf allies.
• Iran does not have a nuclear weapon or long-range missiles, and US strikes did not destroy its enriched uranium.
• The attack gives Iran more reason to build a bomb after losing military leaders, navy, and air force assets.
• Gas and food prices are rising, and the Fed cannot cut interest rates while inflation stays high.
• Gulf rulers may quietly back the strikes, but their populations are furious over Gaza and side with Iranian civilians being killed.

Outlook: Iran has more incentive than ever to race for a nuclear weapon, and Americans will keep paying higher prices with no security gain.