Polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, as the November midterm elections approach
2-MIN READ2-MINTribune News ServicePublished: 9:14am, 19 Sep 2026The Iran war has cost US$43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defence oversight panels this week.The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming large as the November midterm elections approach.