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The Costs of Trump's Unnecessary, Illegal War on Iran Keep Mounting

newsApr 4, 202614357

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, which the Common Dreams op-ed identifies as Donald Trump’s illegal and unnecessary war. The piece says strikes and covert actions have inflicted mounting damage across Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, worsening humanitarian and infrastructure crises. It warns the conflict is driving higher oil and fertilizer prices, straining global supply chains, and imposing heavy political and financial costs on the United States. Authors and activists are urging Congress to stop funding the campaign and to hold leaders accountable.

Key Highlights

United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran on February 28.
Damage from strikes has spread across Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine.
The op-ed links the war to rising oil prices and economic fallout.
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