Majority of US voters believe war with Iran was not worth the cost
A poll shows 58% of registered US voters think the war with Iran was not worth the expenses incurred. The White House is asking Congress to approve an additional $67 billion to cover war costs.
According to a national survey conducted by Focaldata for the Financial Times, most American voters are skeptical about the value of the Trump administration's war with Iran. The poll of registered voters found that 58% believe the conflict was not worth the money spent on it.
Furthermore, 44% of respondents said the war weakened the US position in relations with Iran, while 31% thought it strengthened Washington's stance. On NATO membership, 53% of voters believe the US should remain in the alliance, while 23% advocate for withdrawal.
The White House has asked Congress to approve $67 billion in new federal spending to cover war costs incurred to date. A fragile ceasefire currently holds between the US and Iran, but Trump faces growing domestic criticism, including from fellow Republicans, over his approach to the Middle East conflict.
As reported, on June 17 the US and Iran remotely signed a memorandum to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This document serves as a basis for finalizing a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. Earlier, Paris stated that the international mission to ensure navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz is essentially ready to deploy once all conditions are met.
