One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran?

Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine state that Operation Epic Fury is just the beginning of U.S. military actions in Iran, emphasizing the mission to protect and defend American interests.

The first American casualties of Operation Epic Fury are returned to U.S. soil, with President Trump vowing to escalate the campaign against Iran despite the losses.

The Pentagon announces the name of the military operation against Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury,' confirming the commencement of major combat operations.

An analysis argues that despite the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the operation is unlikely to achieve its objectives, suggesting it may be a strategic miscalculation.

U.S. military leaders report significant progress in Operation Epic Fury, with over 200 targets hit inside Iran and plans to expand the campaign.

At the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, conservatives are gathering amid significant internal discord over President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The conflict has exposed rifts among key MAGA figures and conservative influencers, challenging his 'America First' foreign policy stance.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe the recent U.S. military actions against Iran, amid an ongoing war involving the U.S. and Israel, have gone too far. About 59% say the actions are excessive, with concerns also mounting over the affordability of gasoline as fuel prices rise.

The article explores Iran's long-standing strategy of exploiting American domestic sentiment and political divisions to counter U.S. power, rather than engaging in direct military confrontation. This tactic, which began with the 1979 hostage crisis, uses asymmetric warfare and proxy forces to generate political backlash within the U.S.

A March 2026 report highlights growing skepticism among Americans and lawmakers regarding the escalation of U.S. military actions toward Iran. Despite the Trump administration deploying more U.S. troops to the Middle East, many Americans express concern and favor a diplomatic path over military confrontation.