The Pentagon estimates that the war in Iran has so far cost the US $25 billion, although it is not clear how the number arises when, only the first 6 days, reached $11.3 billion, says Reuters.
The Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, justified the cost because “the US must ensure that Iran will not acquire a nuclear weapon.” “How much would you pay to ensure that Iran will not acquire a nuclear bomb? How much would you pay?” Pete Hegseth asked.
Only 36% of Americans approve of the war, while the Democrats lead in the polls for the elections for the majority in the House.
With only six months, however, remaining before the midterm elections, in which the Republicans of President Donald Trump may face a difficult battle to maintain their majority in the House, the Democrats lead in the polls, attempting to link the unpopular war in Iran with the issue of the cost of living.
Thus, the Republicans are worried about the result, due to the increased cost that the war has brought. Disruptions in shipments of oil and natural gas since the start of the war have led to increases in gasoline prices in the US and agricultural products such as fertilisers, adding pressure to the long list of high consumer prices.
Only 34% of Americans approve of the US conflict with Iran, reduced from 36% in mid-April and 38% in mid-March, according to a recent poll.
Source: Reuters
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