Majority of Americans say Iran war has failed, 'not worth the cost,' poll shows
Most of the country believes the monthslong war between the United States and Iran has failed to achieve its goals and views it as an unsustainable attrition, according to a new poll.
TL;DR
- 88% of respondents believe the U.S. has not achieved its goals in the Iran war.
- 75% of respondents feel the war has not been worth the cost.
- The war has had economic consequences, including increased living costs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Human cost includes 14 U.S. troops killed and 417 injured in Operation Epic Fury.
- The financial cost of the conflict is estimated at $37.5 billion.
- The war poses a challenge for the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections.