Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump has paused military strikes on Iran (Reuters)Public support for the war in Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the five-month-old conflict began, with only one in three Americans backing the military campaign, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey indicates growing skepticism over President Trump's handling of the conflict, with 69% of respondents, including four in 10 Republicans, stating he has not clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement. The war has led to 18 U.S. service member deaths and thousands of casualties in Iran and Lebanon, while Americans have faced higher fuel costs, with gasoline prices rising above $4 per gallon. Despite Trump's overall job approval ticking up three points to 37%, support for the war has remained below 40% throughout the conflict, significantly lower than initial backing for previous wars. The declining public support presents a significant political challenge for Trump and congressional Republicans as they head into the November midterm elections, complicating the party's message. In fullNearly 7 in 10 Americans say Trump has failed to explain Iran war goals, poll findsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Poll finds support for Trump’s Iran war at lowest point since conflict began
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump has paused military strikes on Iran (Reuters)Public support for the war in Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the five-month-old conflict began, with only one in three Americans backing the military campaign, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey indicates growing skepticism over President Trump's handling of the conflict, with 69% of respondents, including four in 10 Republicans, stating he has not clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement. The war has led to 18 U.S. service member deaths and thousands of casualties in Iran and Lebanon, while Americans have faced higher fuel costs, with gasoline prices rising above $4 per gallon. Despite Trump's overall job approval ticking up three points to 37%, support for the war has remained below 40% throughout the conflict, significantly lower than initial backing for previous wars. The declining public support presents a significant political challenge for Trump and congressional Republicans as they head into the November midterm elections, complicating the party's message. In fullNearly 7 in 10 Americans say Trump has failed to explain Iran war goals, poll findsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
