US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Summary
Support in the United States for war against Iran has dropped to its lowest point since the conflict began, according to a recent poll. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains very low, with only 33 percent of Americans approving of his job performance.Key Facts
- Only 31 percent of Americans support U.S. military action against Iran, down from 37 percent in March.
- Republican support for the war fell from 77 percent in March to 69 percent.
- President Trump’s approval rating is at 33 percent, the lowest recorded in recent polls during his terms.
- The conflict began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- Iran has blocked oil exports from the region, causing U.S. petrol prices to rise near record highs.
- The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions targeting all Iranian revenue sources, including oil.
- A large majority (83 percent) of Americans expect the war to last a long time.
- Independent voters currently favor Democrats over Republicans in a possible congressional election by 33 percent to 19 percent.
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