Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century

Trump’s Iran war is historically unique in one critically important way: Early on, the war is not popular with the American public.

By: Charles Walldorf, Wake Forest University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 1,247

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

By Charles Walldorf, Wake Forest University

It’s clear that regime change is among the biggest objectives of the U.S. war in Iran.

“I have to be involved in the appointment” of Iran’s next leader, President Donald Trump said on March 5, 2026.

Trump has also said he might put U.S. boots on the ground to get the job done.

Trump now joins a long list of modern U.S. presidents – from Franklin …

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