A month after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, polls show widespread public disapproval of the conflict and rising fuel prices, yet US lawmakers have taken no concrete steps to limit President Donald Trump’s authority. The Senate again failed to pass a War Powers resolution this week, voting 53–47 along party lines, while House Democratic leaders have reportedly backed away from holding a similar vote despite having enough support to pass it.
Analysts cited political caution among Democrats and strong partisan alignment among Republicans, with most GOP lawmakers backing Trump’s prosecution of the war. Public surveys show 61 percent of Americans disapprove of the conflict, and Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since taking office. The administration has not outlined a clear endgame, instead emphasizing Iran’s military degradation and the killing of senior officials.
The Pentagon has deployed additional troops to the region, raising fears of a ground invasion. Some Republicans have questioned a $200 billion funding request, while dissenting conservative voices warn the war contradicts Trump’s “America First” promises. Observers say the conflict’s duration and economic impact could shape its political fallout ahead of the midterm elections.
Share Washington, DC – A new war in the Middle East and the knock-on effect of rising petrol prices have roiled the United States public, according to a slate of polls, but a month into the US-Israeli war on Iran, lawmakers have shown little appetite
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