Did Trump win the Iran war? Voters reveal what they REALLY think of Operation Epic Fury as its sheer scope and eye-popping cost laid bare

By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:36, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 18:36, 11 April 2026 Though Americans believe that the US has won its war against Iran, most say it was not worth starting at all.  As Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner enter negotiations with Iranian leaders in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, Americans feel bolstered that the US has come out on top in the conflict that's in its second month.  The price tag on the six-week offensive is estimated to cost taxpayers roughly $35 billion, according to the American Enterprise Institute.  Over 13,000 targets were hit inside of Iran, with over 10,000 flight missions completed - including 62 bombers - and the operation included 50,000 personnel. The latest Daily Mail/JL Partners survey of over 1,000 registered voters found that a third - 33 percent - believe President Donald Trump's war against the Islamic Republic has been a resounding victory. Just 13 percent called it a victory for Iran, while a quarter, 24 percent, said the conflict was a draw, and 30 percent remain unsure.  Surprisingly, just over half of Trump voters - 58 percent - say the war was a victory despite MAGA allies publicly slamming the operation. President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the Iran war, and the latest Daily Mail/JL Partners survey finds that a third of American voters agree   Your browser does not support iframes. Your browser does not support iframes. Trump himself has repeatedly claimed victory: 'You never like to say too early you won. We won. In the first hour it was over.'  But after a ceasefire deal was struck late Tuesday, there have been reported bombings across the Middle East after the fact, putting the temporary two-week armistice on shaky ground as the American delegation enters talks with their Iranian counterparts.   However, American voters were much more pessimistic about whether the war was a worthwhile endeavor.  When asked if the war was worth fighting, the most popular answer was 'definitely not.'  Half of the respondents - 50 percent - said the war was either probably or definitely not worth it. On the other hand, 38 percent said that the war is worth fighting.  In addition, nearly half of respondents - 49 percent - believe that Trump has fallen short of his objectives in the military campaign, and the outcome is not a clear success.  Conversely, 30 percent said Trump has achieved his desired outcome; just 52 percent of the President's supporters say the Republican has gotten what he wanted.  Despite the President's repeated claim that the US has obliterated Iran's nuclear program, just 5 percent of respondents said they believe all the capabilities are destroyed.   A similar result was found when asking about another central claim the President and his team have said; only 6 percent think Iran's non-nuclear missile capabilities are destroyed.  The price tag on the six-week offensive is estimated to be around $35 billion, according to the American Enterprise Institute.  Keeping the US war machine running while tens of thousands of troops are stationed on the other side of the globe is a costly logistical game with staggering numbers.  The price tag on the six-week offensive is estimated to be around $35 billion, according to the American Enterprise Institute Just 5 percent of survey respondents believe that US forces have destroyed all of Iran's nuclear capabilities  Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine said that US forces have consumed 6 million meals during Operation Epic Fury so far Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine noted that American troops have consumed a mind-numbing amount of caffeine and nicotine as they keep pressure on the regime.  'Along the way, we consumed more than 6 million meals, and by my estimate, more than 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine, but I am not saying that we have a problem,' he said at a press conference this week.  The Trump administration has already circulated a request for an additional $200 billion for the Pentagon.  Though that number may come down, officials have reportedly said. 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