Congress Moves to Withdraw US Troops from Iran as War Costs Hit $38 Billion

In September 2026, the US Congress took steps to order President Trump to withdraw troops from Iran, with support from seven Republicans. Reports indicate that Iranian strikes have caused widespread damage to US bases across the Middle East, and the Congressional Budget Office says the war has cost more than $38 billion so far. The US military also released footage of a rescue operation for an injured airman stranded inside Iran.