
Iran War Erodes US Appetite for Middle East Role
As the conflict enters its third month, domestic opposition to U.S. military engagement in the Middle East has reached a critical tipping point. Driven by rising energy costs and economic anxiety, a majority of Americans now disapprove of the ongoing campaign. With the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline approaching, the administration faces a defiant Congress and a public increasingly weary of open-ended regional commitments.