Six Months of Iran War: Trump's 'Quick Trip' Backfires

The US-led war against Iran has lasted nearly six months, becoming a major political burden for President Donald Trump and threatening Republican chances in the upcoming congressional elections. What was initially planned as a swift military action has escalated into a prolonged conflict. At least 18 US soldiers have been killed and over 750 wounded, while fuel and living costs in the US have risen sharply. A recent YouGov poll shows 50 percent of Americans now expect the war to last another year or more. Trump lacks a credible exit strategy, according to experts, and the conflict has strained his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US is currently maintaining a naval blockade of Iranian ports without active combat operations.