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US Public Rejects Iran War Escalation
Fresh polls and veteran outcry reveal mounting American skepticism toward deeper U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, even as troops deploy and threats fly.

The Impact
Public support for escalating the war with Iran is cratering. Fresh polls show Americans overwhelmingly skeptical of sending more troops or risking broader conflict, while veterans and lawmakers raise alarms over the president's war briefings. This domestic backlash could hobble Trump's aggressive posture just as Iran digs in at the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trigger
It started with U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Tehran to choke off the vital Hormuz shipping lane,...
Iran war
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Hormuz Strait
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