The aggression on Iran cost the United States roughly $25 billion as of April 29, according to Under Secretary of War and Chief Financial Officer Jules W. Hurst III.
"So approximately at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury," the official said before US Congress.
Meanwhile, only 34 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump's performance in the White House, down from 36 percent in a previous Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted from April 15 to 20. Trump's standing with the US public has trended downward since he took office in January 2025, when 47 percent of Americans gave him a positive rating.
His popularity has taken a significant hit since the United States and "Israel" launched the war against Iran on February 28, which has led to a sharp surge in gasoline prices. Only 22 percent of poll respondents approved of Trump's performance on the cost of living, down from 25 percent in the prior Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Trump may push to extend Iran war beyond legal limit
Despite his sinking rating and the consequences ordinary Americans are facing due to the war on Iran, Trump is expected to seek ways to prolong the war as he approaches the 60-day legal limit for unauthorized military operations, raising further concerns over Washington’s adherence to its own legal framework and the risk of deeper regional escalation.
May 1 marks 60 days since Trump notified Congress of military action against Iran, triggering obligations under the War Powers Resolution, which requires either congressional approval or a withdrawal of forces. Instead of complying, the administration is likely to pursue an extension to sustain the aggression.
"Trump is in a no-win situation, yet attempting to find a way out. He will likely seek an additional extension," retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told RIA Novosti.
The law allows for only a limited extension under specific conditions, but critics argue that successive US administrations have repeatedly stretched or bypassed these constraints to maintain military operations abroad.
Rasmussen cautioned that Trump faces a political dilemma, but suggested that Washington may opt for escalation rather than retreat, despite the risks.
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