The war the Americans never wanted.
An analysis of 153 polls by Stephen Semler shows that the US war with Iran is the most unpopular conflict in modern American history. This is the only major US war that started with negative net support - 13% more opposed than in favor at the start. By June, net support had fallen to minus 32%, below Vietnam's final poll. Unlike Iraq (four years) or Vietnam (six years), it took less than two months for 61% to call the attacks a mistake. Vance blamed the war for the midterm defeat. Veterans refused to fight; Millions marched.