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 on Saturday, revealed that most Americans disapprove of the attacks on Iran. The poll found 43 percent of respondents opposed the strikes, while 27 percent supported them. Thirty percent expressed uncertainty or skipped the question.
Partisan Divides
Democrats showed strong opposition, with 74 percent disapproving, compared to just 13 percent of Republicans. When questioned about Trump’s willingness to use military force, 56 percent of all respondents agreed he is excessively inclined to do so. Among Democrats, this number rose to 87 percent, whereas Republicans were split, with 23 percent sharing the view.
“about right”
Despite his campaign promises to conclude all US wars and position himself as a peacemaker, Trump has launched strikes in seven countries during his first year in office—the highest number since modern times. The poll closed before official reports of US casualties were released.
Regional Escalation
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has risked expanding into a broader regional conflict, as Iran retaliated against Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed in the attacks. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have targeted over 500 US and Israeli sites using 700 drones and numerous missiles.
According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, 555 people have been killed by US and Israeli strikes, while at least 11 were casualties of Iranian retaliation in Israel. By Monday, four Americans were confirmed dead in Iranian attacks on a Kuwait-based military base. Three US F-15s were downed in Kuwait, two Israeli jets were shot down in Qatar, and rockets were launched at a British base in Cyprus.
Economic Concerns
When asked how the war would affect petrol prices, 45 percent of respondents said it would reduce their support for the conflict. Among Republicans, this figure was notably high at 45 percent. The American Automobile Association reported a 10-cent surge in prices over the weekend, with the national average standing at $2.99 per gallon. In Washington, one gallon costs around $3.10—equivalent to 3.785 litres.
