Most Americans disapprove of the war on Iran, poll shows
Most Americans disapprove of the war on Iran, poll shows
A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey, carried out as the US and Israel initiated hostilities against Iran, revealed that a majority of Americans oppose the conflict. The poll found that 43% of respondents expressed disapproval of the attacks, while 27% supported them. Thirty percent were unsure or omitted their choice.
Democratic voters were more critical, with 74% disapproving, compared to just 13% of Republicans. When questioned about Trump’s readiness to deploy military force, 56% of all participants indicated agreement. This number rose to 87% among Democrats and remained at 23% for Republicans.
Despite his early campaign pledges to halt all US wars and earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump has since engaged in bombing campaigns across seven nations in his first year as president—marking the highest number of such actions by any leader in modern history.
“I am a peacemaker,” Trump declared, though the reality of his military interventions has sparked debate among the public.
The survey concluded before details of US casualties were released. When asked whether American lives would alter their stance, 42% of Republicans admitted they might reconsider their support for the war.
The US-Israeli conflict has risked escalating into a broader regional clash. Iran retaliated by striking Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Among the casualties were Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other high-ranking officials.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported targeting over 500 US and Israeli locations, deploying 700 drones and numerous missiles. The Iranian Red Crescent Society noted 555 deaths from US and Israeli strikes, with at least 11 fatalities attributed to Iranian attacks in Israel.
By Monday in Washington, four Americans had been confirmed killed in strikes on a Kuwait-based military facility. Additionally, Qatar downed two fighter jets approaching from Iran, while rockets were launched at a British base in Cyprus.
When queried about the war’s effect on fuel costs, 45% of respondents indicated they would be less inclined to back the conflict. This figure mirrored the Republican percentage, with the American Automobile Association reporting a 10-cent surge in prices over the weekend. The national average for gasoline stands at $2.99 per gallon, with one gallon in Washington costing just over $3.10.
