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Trump's Iran war costs $37.5 B, support falls 13 points

7/24/2026

Center

Trump Iran War

Since July 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has continued military operations against Iran.
A July 13-15 poll found MAGA support for Iran war fell from 50% in May to 37% in July, a 13-point drop before 2026 midterms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers United States has spent $37.5 billion on Iran conflict.
Wilbur Ross warned oil near $5 per gallon could make 2026 midterms tough for Trump.

Left

Trump Iran War

Since July 7 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump administration has continued military operations against Iran.
Polls show the war is unpopular, with most Americans and many Trump supporters blaming it for higher gas prices and economic strain.
Four U.S. service members died this week, raising total military deaths since February to 18 officers.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war has cost taxpayers $37.5 billion and needs an additional $88 billion.

Blindspot

Four U.S. service members died this week, bringing the total American military deaths in the Iran conflict since February to 18 officers, according to the left-leaning sources.
Within this story's sources, this casualty angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In November 1979, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s supporters seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran, holding 52 American diplomats for 444 days. The crisis under President Jimmy Carter spurred the Algiers Accords of 19 January 1981 and triggered a sharp oil price jump that more than doubled world crude costs. These events forged a lasting U.S.–Iran rivalry that still shapes contemporary policy.

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Trump Iran War

Since July 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has continued military operations against Iran.
A July 13-15 poll found MAGA support for Iran war fell from 50% in May to 37% in July, a 13-point drop before 2026 midterms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers United States has spent $37.5 billion on Iran conflict.
Wilbur Ross warned oil near $5 per gallon could make 2026 midterms tough for Trump.

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