The Widening War in Iran

March 3, 2026

Generals warned of risks of war in Iran, Hegseth refuses to rule out putting troops on the ground, State Department urges Americans to leave the Middle East, Cost to American taxpayers of the strikes, Administration likely to ask for supplemental funding for the war, Founders established that the power to declare war resides with Congress, Trump has taken war powers away from Americans and their representatives, Southern Command involved in operations with Ecuador.

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