As Iran War Ends, Congress Asks: Was It Worth It?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was it worth it? Congress, which never authorized the war against Iran yet never fully objected to it, now must grapple with the consequences of President Donald Trump's nearly four-month conflict: the lives lost, the billions spent and the national security fallout that has reordered the political dynamics. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were among those involved in discussions about the war's cost and consequences. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also testified. The war, never authorized by Congress, continues to be debated.