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The War on Terror has resulted in at least 4.5 million deaths and 38 million displaced people over 25 years

The War on Terror, launched following the September 11 attacks, has resulted in at least 4.5 million deaths and the displacement of more than 38 million people across the globe. According to the Costs of War project at Brown University, these figures include both direct and indirect deaths from disease, malnutrition, and health complications.

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While the United States spent approximately $5.8 trillion on two decades of war, the total cost including future veteran care is estimated to reach at least $8 trillion by 2050. The conflict has also resulted in significant long-term costs for U.S. service members, with veterans facing a mental-health crisis and high rates of PTSD. The administration announced a series of military campaigns spanning Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Middle East. However, recent analysis suggests that while some voters supported the administration's promise to end "forever wars," air strikes have intensified in regions such as Somalia and Yemen. The administration also launched a war in Iran, which remains unpopular with the public.

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