Hawks are still calling for toughness, but Republican lawmakers are already panicking — with the midterm elections looming, the war ledger matters more than missile accuracy.

According to Politico, Trump said the ceasefire ended because Iran continued attacking the Strait of Hormuz; within 48 hours, the U.S. military launched strikes on at least 170 military targets in Iran, and Iran retaliated against U.S. military bases. Some Republican lawmakers are concerned that the escalation of the conflict will push up oil prices and economic pressures, affecting the midterm elections, and even accuse Trump of pushing us toward political destruction; hawks advocate for continued toughness, while others warn that rising oil prices will weaken voter support for the Republicans. Congress demands an explanation of the plan for using the $67 billion in additional war funding.