Hyde-Smith supported and defended the ongoing war in Iran and claimed that a resolution to end the war was “primarily rooted in a deep personal dislike for president Trump.”
The war in Iran was been havoc on Mississippian's wallets. The War in Iran caused gas and diesel prices to skyrocket which hurt Mississippian families as well as Mississippi farmers. The war also caused fertilizer prices to increase which also further harmed farmer's ability to turn a profit and stay above water.
Hyde-Smith Claimed that Trump Was “Acting Decisively.” According to WAPT, “Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., said the president is ‘acting decisively to confront the Iranian regime,’ which she described as a leading state sponsor of global terrorism.” [WAPT, 2/28/26]
2026: Hyde-Smith Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In March 2026, Hyde-Smith voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, the “motion to discharge the Iran war powers resolution from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The joint resolution would direct the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.” The vote was on the motion to discharge. The Senate rejected the motion by a vote of 47 to 53. [Senate Vote 46, 3/4/26; Congressional Quarterly, 3/4/26; Congressional Actions, S.J.Res.104]
2026: Hyde-Smith Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In March 2026, Hyde-Smith voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, the “motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the joint resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a war declaration or a specific use of military force authorization. It would clarify that nothing in the measure could be construed to prevent the U.S. from directly defending against attacks by Iran or providing assistance to countries attacked by Iran since Feb. 28.” The vote was on the motion to discharge. The Senate rejected the motion by a vote of 47 to 53. [Senate Vote 58, 3/18/26; Congressional Quarterly, 3/18/26; Congressional Actions, S.J.Res.118]
2026: Hyde-Smith Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In March 2026, Hyde-Smith voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, the “motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the joint resolution that would direct the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a war declaration or a congressional authorization for the use of military force.” The vote was on the motion to discharge. The Senate rejected the motion by a vote of 47 to 53. [Senate Vote 69, 3/24/26; Congressional Quarterly, 3/24/26; Congressional Actions, S.J.Res.116]
2026: Hyde-Smith Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In April 2026, Hyde-Smith voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, the “motion to discharge the joint resolution from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The joint resolution would direct the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a war declaration or authorization for the use of military force from Congress.” The vote was on the motion to discharge. The Senate rejected the motion by a vote of 47 to 52. [Senate Vote 79, 4/15/26; Congressional Quarterly, 4/15/26; Congressional Actions, S.J.Res.123]
HEADLINE: Mississippi Drivers Feel Strain As Gas Prices Surge Past $4 In Some Areas [WAPT, 4/1/26]
April 2026: Mississippi Ranked Fourth In The Nation For The Largest Increase In Gas Prices Over The Past Year. According to WAPT, “According to a recent study by SmartAsset, Mississippi ranks fourth in the nation for the largest increase in gas prices over the past year. The cost of a gallon of gas has climbed from about $2.69 one year ago to significantly higher levels today.” [WAPT, 4/1/26]
April 2026: The Diesel Prices In Mississippi Surged By About 60 Percent Over The Past Year. According to WAPT, “ The increase is not limited to gasoline. Data shows diesel prices in Mississippi have surged by about 60% over the past year, adding pressure on industries that rely heavily on transportation.” [WAPT, 4/1/26]
A Pine Belt Father Claimed That The High Gas Prices Was “Outrageous.” According to WDAM, “Samuel Hinton says he drops off his daughter at school every morning and spends the rest of his day on the road. Now, his money isn’t stretching nearly as far as it used to. Tuesday, at a local gas station, Hinton put $20 in his tank, which only filled 6.6 gallons. ‘It’s outrageous, it really is,’ he said.” [WDAM, 3/9/26]
[VIDEO] A Resident Of Brandon, Mississippi Claimed That “We Are All Sacrificing For The Price Of Gas.” “Matt Dickerson, a driver, told the reporter, ‘We’re all sacrificing the price of gas. We’re kind of held hostage to gasoline; it kind of fuels our economy. So, you have to commute to work, you have to drive, so you have to cut back on some luxury things in life.’” [WAPT (ABC), 4/1/26]
The High Cost Of Diesel Due To The War Was Harming Farmer’s Input Costs. According to the Mississippi Public Broadcasting, “The costs of certain materials after the pandemic skyrocketed, including machinery. Maples said while those prices leveled out, tariffs caused the cost of steel, aluminum and chemicals used in farming to rise steeply. The war in Iran has complicated the costs of various products. ‘The Middle East right now with how it's spiked diesel fuel prices, I mean, as we get into planning, producers that haven't booked diesel or anything, they're definitely facing higher diesel prices,’ said Maples.” [Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 3/27/26]
[VIDEO] Higher Gas Prices Were Raising The Cost Of Doing Business For Mississippi Fishing And Shrimping Communities Which In Turned Resulted In Higher Prices For Seafood Markets And Consumers. “Gas prices have taken a toll on fishing and shrimping communities in coastal Mississippi. WITN-GREC spoke to one shrimper who said that gas was so expensive, he couldn’t afford to leave the dock. “We’re looking at about $4.50 a gallon, and takes us $80,000 to get it out,” he said. He added that this was $60,000 more than he paid before the war began. Nearby seafood markets also said that fishermen were charging more for their products, meaning that consumers will likely have to pay more as well.” [WITN-GRENC (NBC), 4/15/26]
HEADLINE: Fertilizer Prices Rise For Mississippi Farmers As Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed Due To War In Iran [WDAM, 3/17/26]
HEADLINE: Mississippi Farmers Plan Fewer Acres For Corn, Rice And Cotton In 2026 Amid Tight Margins [Feed And Grain, 4/9/26]
The War In Iran Rose Fertilizer Prices Up Which Many Local Farmers Relied On. According to WDAM, “The war has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for not only oil and gas, but also fertilizers. ‘Now, a lot of this stuff is drawn from overseas, and we’re not competing on a localized market,’ Easterling said. ‘It’s a global market.’ Easterling shared that many local farmers utilize nitrogen-based fertilizers, like urea, for their crops. Over the past month, the price per ton for that fertilizer has increased by around $100 at the Port of New Orleans.” [WDAM, 3/17/26]
The War In Iran Caused Fertilizer Prices To Sharply Increase. According to Feed And Grain, “ Input costs, especially for fertilizer and fuel, remain a major concern. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have added volatility to energy markets, impacting fertilizer prices globally. Prices for widely used fertilizers like urea and anhydrous ammonia saw sharp increases in March.” [Feed And Grain, 4/9/26]