The US war in Iran has incurred costs of $25 billion so far, according to a Pentagon official. With mid-term elections approaching, Democrats are leveraging public dissatisfaction with the war, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices and declining approval ratings for the conflict.

• 01The US has spent $25 billion on military operations in Iran, primarily for munitions.
• 02Thirteen US troops have died, with hundreds more injured since the conflict began.
• 03Public approval for the US involvement in the Iran war has dropped to 34%.
• 04Rising oil and gas prices are linked to disruptions caused by the war.
• 05Democrats are using the war's unpopularity to bolster their position ahead of mid-term elections.

The rising costs associated with the war are contributing to increased gasoline prices and affecting agricultural product costs, which can strain household budgets.