Conflict · ArchiveTrump Backed Off Massive Strike on Iran as War Enters Sixth Month; New Polls Show Deep DisapprovalAired July 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM UTCWritten September 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTCRead the write-upThis storyTranscript · LOADING0:00President Trump considered a massive0:01strike on Iran, but ultimately backed0:03off, administration sources confirm, as0:06the US-Iran war enters its sixth month.0:09The decision was driven by fears of a0:10wider regional war and depleted0:12munitions. The US has expended roughly0:14half of its critical Tomahawk and JASSM0:16missiles since February 28th. Defense0:19Secretary Pete Hegseth has met with0:20manufacturers to secure replenishment0:22funding. New polls show record low0:25approval. A Washington Post-Ipsos survey0:27finds 29% approve, 69% disapprove. Fox0:31News shows 38% approve, 61% disapprove.0:35The human toll, 18 US service members0:37killed, $37 billion spent, with the0:39Pentagon requesting an additional $670:41billion.0:43Diplomatic talks have stalled, and who0:44the attacks on Saudi oil tankers0:46continue to threaten global shipping.0:48The administration's shift raises doubts0:50about strategy. This image of a Tomahawk0:53launch underscores the critical0:54munitions that are now half depleted,0:56according to Al Jazeera. The Pentagon's0:59request for $67 billion in additional1:01funding reflects the high cost of the1:03conflict.Explore with HeyDexFollow via RSSThe shortThe short ↗