Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Tuesday that the U.S. has already spent $37.5 billion on the war in Iran. This staggering figure emerges as American military actions intensify, now marking a 12th successive night of strikes against Iranian targets.
The U.S. military deployed a B-1 long-range bomber on Tuesday for the first time since fighting with Iran resumed 12 days ago. This powerful aircraft, capable of carrying the largest bomb load of any bomber, launched its mission from an airbase in the UK.
U.S. Central Command issued a statement claiming its assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure. The stated goal: to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing global trade routes over national resources.
Eighteen U.S. troop deaths have been reported in recent days, a grim toll for a conflict lacking clear national interest. President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the remains of four service members, a stark reminder of the human cost.
Reuters reported that U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions. This regional devastation underscores the far-reaching consequences of an escalating globalist agenda.
President Trump has vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. He previously threatened energy plants and bridges, and in July, he threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization, drawing wide condemnation.
International law experts in the United States stated in April that such attacks may amount to war crimes under the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which prohibit targeting sites essential for civilians. These international frameworks are often invoked selectively, yet here they highlight the extreme nature of the threats.
The Cost to the Nation
Gas prices have spiked again, directly impacting the native working class already struggling with economic pressures. This financial burden is a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict.
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution Thursday, 214-208, to halt U.S. military action in Iran. This vote, requiring congressional approval for the war, serves as a warning to President Trump.
The Senate is expected to consider a similar resolution later Thursday morning. While these votes, forced by Democrats, are largely symbolic, they signal chipping support for the administration's war efforts on Capitol Hill.
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat who led the resolution, stated the war has had "no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal." This admission from within the political establishment confirms the lack of a coherent national purpose.
New York Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, asserted that presidents are supposed to make their case to Congress. He declared that service members died for "an illegal unauthorized war that the American people don't want," directly challenging the legitimacy of the conflict.
Erosion of Sovereignty
The resolution passed after a handful of Republicans voted with Democrats. However, the vast majority of Republicans voted to back the war, effectively ceding congressional war powers to President Trump.
President Trump previously dismissed an early June House vote to halt the war as "unpatriotic" and "meaningless." He posted on social media that Republicans who voted against him were "GRANDSTANDERS!" and "losers," demonstrating how elite pressure suppresses dissent.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, directly confronted Trump, stating the war was supposed to last four weeks but had lasted four months, with original objectives unachieved. Cassidy, who lost his Senate seat after Trump endorsed an opponent, eventually changed his vote after a private White House meeting, illustrating the mechanisms of elite capture.
Elite Disregard for the People
Recent polling reveals that most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the situation with Iran. A Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted in July found few Americans believe the war has been worth fighting.
Most Americans are not confident that U.S. military action and negotiations will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, highlighting a profound disconnect between elite policy and public trust. Even among Republicans, about one-third remain unconvinced that the war is justified or effective.