After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched
Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.
Six months into the US-Iran war, Democratic lawmakers are criticizing President Donald Trump's administration for its continued involvement in the conflict. The joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, has resulted in at least 18 American casualties and has cost taxpayers an estimated $100 billion, with the average American taxpayer facing an additional $600 to $1,000 in energy costs due to Iran's response.
Despite President Trump and his chief dealmaker, Vice President JD Vance, not having reached an agreement to end the war, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin has warned that Republicans will pay the price in the upcoming midterm elections. A recent poll indicates that 37% of Americans support the war, while 55% oppose it.
The conflict has strained US relations with international allies, and despite efforts to broker a cease-fire, those initiatives have been unsuccessful.
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