Understand the Issue
Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, a dangerous escalation that risks dragging us into another devastating, decades-long conflict. This war threatens the lives of U.S. service members, endangers millions of people across the region, and could destabilize the entire Middle East.
We know one thing for sure: more bombs and more war will not bring peace, stability or safety to anyone. We’ll hear from activists, foreign policy experts, and members of Congress who are calling for immediate de-escalation in Iran and demanding immediate action to rein in Trump.
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Take Action
Trump has launched military strikes on Iran without congressional approval and without the support of the American people. Send a letter to your members of Congress now and demand that they do their job and pass legislation to end these actions and prevent a war with Iran.
MoveOn, 50501 and Win Without War came together for an emergency mass call. We talked about what’s at stake, mapped out actionable next steps, and launched a nationwide push to tell every elected official: no more endless wars.
Look at the Costs
What is a forever war?
Forever wars pull our attention away from critical issues and make us all less safe. These wars start with no end in sight and have shifting priorities and goalposts. They make our communities unsafe, and they distract us when leadership is failing.
Even more than that, they are costly in both lives and dollars. The violence and loss of life during these conflicts is massive and often immeasurable. Between unreported deaths and untrustworthy reporting, it’s impossible to get a clear understanding of that loss.
The dollars are easier to track, and funded by a portion of your income tax. In 2024, $872 billion was spent on national defense activities, with the average taxpayer paying over $3,700 of their income taxes to fund weapons and war.
The U.S. spends more on its military than the next nine largest military budgets combined. While Trump and his administration are seeking $1 trillion for their military budget, they are proposing cuts to programs that help Americans survive, like Medicaid and SNAP.