Political analyst Trita Parsi argues that President Donald Trump is nearing his 'economic and political pain threshold' due to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, which could jeopardize his re-election prospects in the upcoming midterms.

The analysis comes as Trump announced plans to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a naval blockade on Iran, moves that Parsi warns will exacerbate economic challenges such as soaring gasoline prices, inflation, and rising costs for goods and services.The analyst suggests that while the U.S.could theoretically weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Persian Gulf, the timing of these actions risks making Trump's policies politically untenable before the November elections.Oil prices surged to $80 per barrel following the announcement, with Brent crude rising 5% since Friday.

Parsi emphasizes that Trump's decisions lack strategic foresight, as the economic consequences are now directly tied to the election cycle, unlike in February when such impacts were less immediate.The situation highlights the potential for Trump's aggressive foreign policy to backfire domestically, complicating his political survival.