What Americans make of the U.S. attack on Iran so far

NPR | By Frank Langfitt

Published March 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM EST

As missiles continue to fly across the Middle East, what do Americans make of the U.S. attack on Iran so far? Residents of Harrisburg, Pa., weigh in.

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