Iran War Mission Creep and Public Backlash
USS Abraham Lincoln continues combat operations without defined congressional mission. 19 US soldiers killed, oil at $90. Public support collapses: only 33% think war is worth it, 95% see affordability crisis. Congress has passed only one war powers resolution, failing to curb executive action. Official cost $37.5B vs. independent $200B.
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Updated Aug 15, 2026