Is the US headed for a recession? The Iran war could tip the balance.

Gas prices have climbed on average. Matthew Hoen/NurPhoto via Getty Images The US isn't in a recession, based on conversations with six economists. The Iran war complicates the picture, depending on how long it lasts and the severity of its effects. Even if the US doesn't enter a recession, people aren't feeling so great about the economy. The US isn't guaranteed to enter a recession, but the Iran war could be a drag on the economy. Claudia Sahm, the chief economist for New Century Advisors...