Note: We are presenting raw data. To analyze the data, we encourage users to read the study and the methodology. Sample size, question wording, and question order can all affect the results and reliability of the findings. Context and timing may also influence responses, for example, if the survey is conducted during a war.
See also: American Public Opinion Polls: Regarding Iran
How responsible do you think the war in Iran is for current gas prices? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very responsible | 70% |
| Somewhat responsible | 21% |
| Not very responsible | 5% |
| Not at all responsible | 4% |
| DK/NA | 0% |
Do you support or oppose the current U.S. military action against Iran? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly oppose | 38% |
| Somewhat oppose | 22% |
| Somewhat support | 21% |
| Strongly support | 19% |
| DK/NA | 0% |
Who do you think is winning the war in Iran — the United States or Iran? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The United States | 65% |
| Iran | 34% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
How concerned are you about Iran getting a nuclear bomb? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Extremely concerned | 27% |
| Very concerned | 29% |
| Not very concerned | 31% |
| Not at all concerned | 13% |
| DK/NA | 0% |
Do you think the current U.S. military action in Iran will be over in weeks, months, a year, or is the end more than a year away? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Months | 38% |
| More than a year | 33% |
| A year | 18% |
| Weeks | 10% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Do you think there should be a limited time frame for the U.S. military action in Iran, or should it continue as long as it takes to achieve U.S. objectives? (Fox News, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Limited time frame | 61% |
| As long as it takes to achieve U.S. objectives | 39% |
| DK/NA | 0% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Donald Trump is handling the situation with Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, May 15-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 13% |
| Somewhat approve | 15% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 14% |
| Strongly disapprove | 48% |
| DK/NA | 10% |
Over the long run, do you think U.S. military action in Iran will…? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026, April 24-27, 2026, May 15-18, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | April 10-12 | April 15-20 | April 24-27 | May 15-18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More safe | 29% | 29% | 26% | 25% | 27% | 25% |
| Less safe | 42% | 39% | 41% | 48% | 44% | 43% |
| Not have much impact either way | 26% | 29% | 29% | 24% | 26% | 28% |
| DK/NA | 3% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Considering both the costs and benefits to the U.S., do you think it has been…? (Reuters/Ipsos, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026, April 24-27, 2026, May 15-18, 2026)
| April 10-12 | April 15-20 | April 24-27 | May 15-18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth the U.S. taking military action in Iran | 24% | 51% | 25% | 23% |
| Not worth the U.S. taking military action in Iran | 51% | 26% | 53% | 52% |
| Not sure | 22% | 21% | 19% | 21% |
| NA | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Tell me whether you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump has handled the war in Iran (New York Times/Siena National Poll, May 11-15, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly disapprove | 56% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 9% |
| Somewhat approve | 13% |
| Strongly approve | 18% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
Do you think Donald Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran was… (New York Times/Siena National Poll, May 11-15, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The wrong decision | 64% |
| The right decision | 30% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
Thinking about the costs and benefits of the war in Iran so far, do you think the war will be… (New York Times/Siena National Poll, May 11-15, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Not worth the costs | 55% |
| Worth the costs | 21% |
| Not sure | 23% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Do you think the war in Iran will be successful or unsuccessful at eliminating Iran’s nuclear program? (New York Times/Siena National Poll, May 11-15, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very unsuccessful | 31% |
| Somewhat unsuccessful | 19% |
| Somewhat successful | 18% |
| Very successful | 22% |
| DK/NA | 10% |
What comes closer to your view of what the United States should do if it cannot soon reach a deal to stop Iran’s nuclear program? (New York Times/Siena National Poll, May 11-15, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The U.S. should not resume military operations against Iran | 52% |
| The U.S. should resume military operations against Iran | 37% |
| DK/NA | 11% |
In your view, has President Trump clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, May 8-11, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | May 8-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 33% | 29% | 31% |
| No | 64% | 66% | 66% |
| DK/NA | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Do you think the Trump administration has a clear strategy for achieving its goals for the conflict with Iran, or not? (Reuters/Ipsos, May 8-11, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| No | 53% |
| Yes | 23% |
| Not sure | 22% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Based on what you have heard about the conflict with Iran, which of the following comes closest to your current view of the conflict? (Reuters/Ipsos, May 8-11, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The United States has the advantage | 34% |
| Not sure | 26% |
| Neither side has the advantage | 24% |
| Iran has the advantage | 15% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Regardless of whether or not you approve or disapprove of the U.S. military strikes against Iran, how likely would you say it is that the United States succeeds in achieving its goals for Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, May 8-11, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Somewhat likely to succeed | 34% |
| Not very likely to succeed | 27% |
| Very likely to succeed | 21% |
| Not at all likely to succeed | 14% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
As you may know, the national average price of gasoline has increased by more than a $1 in the last three months. How much responsibility, if any, does the conflict with Iran have for the recent rise in gas prices? (Reuters/Ipsos, May 8-11, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A great deal | 64% |
| A fair amount | 22% |
| Only a little | 9% |
| None at all | 3% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Do you approve or disapprove of how President Trump is handling Iran? (NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, April 27-30, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Disapprove | 60% |
| Approve | 33% |
| DK/NA | 7% |
Based on what you have seen or heard, do you think United States military action in Iran has: (NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, April 27-30, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Done more harm than good | 61% |
| Done more good than harm | 38% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Trump is handling each of the following? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Approve | Disapprove | DK/NA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration situation at the U.S.-Mexico border | 45% | 54% | 1% |
| Immigration | 40% | 59% | 1% |
| Taxes | 38% | 61% | 1% |
| The economy | 34% | 65% | 1% |
| Relations with U.S. allies | 33% | 65% | 2% |
| The situation with Iran | 33% | 66% | 2% |
| Inflation | 27% | 72% | 1% |
| The cost of living in the U.S. | 23% | 76% | 1% |
Which political party, the Democrats or the Republicans, do you trust to do a better job handling the situation with Iran? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Democrats | 34% |
| Republicans | 32% |
| Both equally | 4% |
| Neither | 29% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Considering everything, do you think the United States did the right thing in using military force against Iran, or do you think this was a mistake? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Mistake | 61% |
| Right decision | 36% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
Regardless of what you think of the decision to use military force, do you think U.S. actions in Iran this year have been: (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Too soon to tell | 41% |
| Not successful | 39% |
| Successful | 19% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
At this time, do you think the U.S. should… (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Make a peace deal with Iran, even if it results in a worse deal for the U.S. | 48% |
| Push Iran for a better deal, even if it means resuming U.S. military action | 46% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
Do you think Israel had too much influence, too little influence, or about the right amount on Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Iran? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Too much influence | 52% |
| About the right amount | 37% |
| Too little influence | 7% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
How confident are you that an agreement to end the war with Iran will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very confident | 8% |
| Somewhat confident | 24% |
| Not too confident | 39% |
| Not confident at all | 27% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Do you think U.S. military action against Iran has increased or decreased the risk of each of the following, or has it made no difference? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Increased | Decreased | No difference | DK/NA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrorism against Americans | 61% | 11% | 26% | 2% |
| U.S. economy going into recession | 60% | 8% | 29% | 2% |
| Weakening relationships with U.S. allies | 56% | 12% | 30% | 2% |
Do you think Trump’s actions on Iran are consistent or inconsistent with his 2024 presidential campaign position on the U.S. getting involved in foreign wars? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Inconsistent | 46% |
| Consistent | 22% |
| Not sure | 30% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Do you have a positive or negative reaction to Trump posting “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if Iran did not make an agreement with the U.S.? (Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos, April 24-28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly positive | 7% |
| Somewhat positive | 13% |
| Somewhat negative | 22% |
| Strongly negative | 53% |
| DK/NA | 5% |
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of U.S. military strikes against Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, February 28 - March 1, 2026, March 13-15, 2026, March 17-19, 2026, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026, April 24-27, 2026)
| February 28 - March 1 | March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 17-19 | March 27-29 | April 10-12 | April 15-20 | April 24-27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approve | 27% | 29% | 38% | 37% | 35% | 35% | 36% | 34% |
| Disapprove | 43% | 43% | 58% | 59% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 61% |
| DK/NA | 30% | 28% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Donald J. Trump is doing on…? (Approve – strongly or somewhat) (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Fighting crime in America’s cities | 48% |
| Immigration | 47% |
| Returning America to its values | 46% |
| Administering the government | 43% |
| Reducing the cost of government | 42% |
| Foreign affairs | 41% |
| Tariffs and trade policy | 40% |
| The economy | 39% |
| Managing the Iran conflict | 39% |
| Handling inflation | 37% |
What would you say are the most important issues facing the country today? (Top 5) (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Price increases / inflation / affordability | 35% |
| Economy and jobs | 28% |
| Immigration | 24% |
| Health care | 22% |
| US-Iran conflict | 20% |
Do you think it is in the U.S.' interests or not (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| To stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon | |
|---|---|
| In U.S. interests | 74% |
| Not in U.S. interests | 26% |
Are [Democrats / Republicans] for or against the war on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Democrats | Republicans | |
|---|---|---|
| For | 16% | 75% |
| Against | 84% | 25% |
Which of the following do you agree with more, even if neither is exactly right? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Higher gas prices are not worth the cost, even if it affects U.S. national security goals | 51% |
| Higher gas prices are an acceptable and temporary cost of confronting Iran and maintaining U.S. national security | 49% |
How closely have you been following developments in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very closely | 26% |
| Somewhat closely | 41% |
| Not very closely | 22% |
| Not at all | 11% |
In the war with Iran, is Iran or the U.S. winning right now? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| United States | 74% |
| Iran | 26% |
Do you think the U.S. should stop the fighting now, continue for a month, two months, three months, six months or however long it takes to achieve its objectives? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Stop now | 43% |
| 1 month | 8% |
| 2 months | 8% |
| 3 months | 4% |
| 6 months | 2% |
| Engage for however long it takes to achieve its objectives | 34% |
Do you think the president was right or wrong to agree to a ceasefire? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Right | 79% |
| Wrong | 21% |
Do you think the president was right or wrong to put a blockade on ships to Iran to take down the Iranian economy? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Right | 57% |
| Wrong | 43% |
Do you think that the Iranians have new central leadership or that their leadership is now split into factions? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Leadership is now split into factions | 64% |
| Have central leadership | 36% |
If the president remains strong against Iran do you think Iran will give up their nuclear program or not give it up? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Not give up | 60% |
| Give up | 40% |
Is Iran a national security threat to the United States or not? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Threat | 65% |
| Not a threat | 35% |
Based on what you know, has Iran mainly acted as a source of peace and stability in the Middle East or has it been a leading source of instability, terrorism, and war in the region? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Leading source of instability, terrorism, and war | 67% |
| Source of peace and stability | 33% |
Do you think the Iranian people support the Iranian regime run by the Ayatollahs or do they not support that regime? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Do not support | 67% |
| Support | 33% |
Do you think Iran was cheating on its nuclear deal and undertaking banned activities or was it sticking to its deal? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Cheating | 64% |
| Sticking to the deal | 36% |
Do you think Iran has lost its nuclear capability after U.S. airstrikes on the country last year or is it rebuilding its nuclear capability? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Rebuilding its nuclear capability | 65% |
| Lost its nuclear capability | 35% |
Do you support or oppose the [U.S. government/Trump administration] undertaking military airstrikes on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 52% |
| Oppose | 48% |
Do you think that U.S. military airstrikes on Iran are justified or not justified? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Justified | 54% |
| Not justified | 46% |
Do you think the conflict between the United States and Iran is currently moving toward… (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| No clear direction | 35% |
| Further military escalation | 28% |
| A peaceful resolution | 22% |
| Not sure | 16% |
For each of these, please indicate if you think it is essential or not for any future peace deal? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Essential | Not essential | |
|---|---|---|
| Iran must stop supporting terror proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas | 79% | 21% |
| Iran must stop executing protesters | 78% | 22% |
| Iran must recognize the right of Israel to exist | 75% | 25% |
| Iran must give up control of the Strait of Hormuz | 74% | 26% |
| Iran is limited in ballistic missile production | 72% | 28% |
| Iran gives up uranium enrichment and transfers enriched uranium | 71% | 29% |
Should the President insist on all these points or should he settle for less? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Insist on all these points | 66% |
| Settle for less | 34% |
Do you think Iran or the U.S. has the upper hand in the negotiations or not? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| U.S. has the upper hand | 54% |
| U.S. does not have the upper hand | 46% |
If the Iranians refuse to budge and give up their uranium should the U.S. continue to blockade them? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Continue to blockade | 63% |
| Do not continue the blockade | 37% |
Should the U.S. resume bombing Iranian military and infrastructure targets if they fire on American ships? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Resume bombing | 59% |
| Do not bomb again | 41% |
In general, do you think what the President is doing in Iran makes you…? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More likely to vote Democrat | 37% |
| More likely to vote Republican | 36% |
| Does not have an effect | 28% |
Do you think the President will get the cost of gas back down or not by the summer? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Will not be able to do so by summer | 55% |
| Get it back down by summer | 45% |
Do you support or oppose the creation of an international naval force to secure free movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 66% |
| Oppose | 34% |
Which is closer to your view going forward? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| It is the responsibility of other nations to protect shipping | 51% |
| The U.S. should play a leading role in guarding the Strait of Hormuz | 49% |
Do you support or oppose Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict so far? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, April 23-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Oppose | 51% |
| Support | 49% |
As a result of U.S. military action in Iran, do you think the quality of life for people in Iran will get better or worse over the next year? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | April 10-12 | April 15-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get better | 25% | 23% | 21% | 17% | 21% |
| Get worse | 42% | 44% | 49% | 51% | 49% |
| Stay about the same | 15% | 15% | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Not sure | 16% | 16% | 14% | 16% | 14% |
| NA | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
As a result of U.S. military action in Iran, do you think stability in the Middle East will get better or worse over the next year? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | April 10-12 | April 15-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get better | 22% | 21% | 21% | 19% | 21% |
| Get worse | 49% | 46% | 52% | 52% | 49% |
| Stay about the same | 14% | 17% | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Not sure | 14% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| NA | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
As a result of U.S. military action in Iran, do you think gas prices in the U.S. will get better or worse over the next year? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026, April 15-20, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | April 10-12 | April 15-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get better | 11% | 14% | 17% | 18% | 21% |
| Get worse | 67% | 65% | 66% | 63% | 56% |
| Stay about the same | 12% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 11% |
| Not sure | 9% | 10% | 8% | 9% | 10% |
| NA | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
In the upcoming elections this November, are you more or less likely to support a candidate who supports the Trump administration’s approach to the following? [More likely] (Reuters/Ipsos, April 15-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The deportation of immigrants | 42% |
| The conflict with Iran | 36% |
| The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza | 36% |
As you may know, the national average price of gasoline has increased by more than $1 in the last two months. How much responsibility, if any, does the conflict with Iran have for the recent rise in gas prices? (Reuters/Ipsos, April 15-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A great deal | 67% |
| A fair amount | 20% |
| Only a little | 7% |
| None at all | 3% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
In the upcoming elections this November, are you more or less likely to support a candidate who supports the Trump administration’s approach to the conflict with Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, April 15-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Much more likely | 16% |
| Somewhat more likely | 19% |
| Somewhat less likely | 16% |
| Much less likely | 43% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling Iran? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 37% |
| Disapprove | 63% |
What do you think is the most important issue facing the country today? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Issue | Total |
|---|---|
| Inflation / Prices / Cost of living / Affordability | 26% |
| Economy / Jobs | 17% |
| Political leadership / Corruption | 13% |
| Iran / War | 11% |
| Political division / Political extremism / Preservation of democracy | 9% |
| Immigration / Border security / Deportation | 8% |
| Healthcare / Medicare / Medicaid | 3% |
| Homelessness / Poverty / Helping the poor | 3% |
| Government spending / National debt / Deficit | 2% |
| Climate change / Environment | 1% |
| Foreign policy | 1% |
| Racism / Race issues | 1% |
| National security | 1% |
| Crime / Public safety | 1% |
| Tariffs | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
| Not sure / Refused / Don’t know | 1% |
Do you support or oppose the current U.S. military action against Iran? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly support | 26% |
| Somewhat support | 19% |
| Somewhat oppose | 18% |
| Strongly oppose | 37% |
How well do you think the current U.S. military action against Iran is going? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very well | 22% |
| Somewhat well | 29% |
| Not very well | 26% |
| Not at all well | 25% |
How well do you think the current U.S. military action against Iran is going? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very well | 22% |
| Somewhat well | 29% |
| Not very well | 26% |
| Not at all well | 23% |
Which comes closer to your view on the U.S. military action against Iran? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| May create short-term problems, but will make the U.S. safer | 43% |
| Will not improve the safety of the U.S. enough to justify the problems | 57% |
Regardless of your view of the current U.S. military action against Iran, how important, if at all, do you think it is for the United States to pursue each of the following objectives in Iran? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Objective | Extremely important | Very important | Not very important | Not at all important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a prolonged military conflict with Iran | 55% | 25% | 12% | 8% |
| Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping oil and goods | 50% | 30% | 13% | 6% |
| Ending Iran’s nuclear weapons program | 45% | 27% | 17% | 11% |
| Supporting the people of Iran | 30% | 35% | 24% | 11% |
| Bringing about changes in Iran’s government | 26% | 29% | 30% | 15% |
How would you rate the performance of the U.S. military in the Iran conflict? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 32% |
| Good | 27% |
| Only fair | 22% |
| Poor | 18% |
Do you think Donald Trump has been too tough on Iran, not tough enough, or about right? (Fox News, April 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Too tough | 40% |
| Not tough enough | 28% |
| About right | 30% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling Iran? (AP-NORC, April 16-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 37% |
| Disapprove | 63% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the war with Iran? (NBC, March 30-April 13, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 19% |
| Somewhat approve | 14% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 13% |
| Strongly disapprove | 54% |
Do you believe that the United States should continue military operations in Iran? (NBC, March 30-April 13, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| No, the U.S. should not take any further military action | 61% |
| Yes, but only continue with airstrikes | 16% |
| Yes, the U.S. should consider all options, including ground forces | 23% |
How much, if anything, have you heard about recent U.S. military strikes against Iran and a recent ceasefire agreement in the conflict? (Reuters/Ipsos, April 10-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A lot | 48% |
| A little | 44% |
| Nothing at all | 7% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Thinking about yourself, how much, if at all, do you personally care about what’s going on in Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | April 10-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A great deal | 17% | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Quite a bit | 28% | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Some | 33% | 34% | 32% | 35% |
| Not too much | 13% | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Not at all | 7% | 6% | 6% | 5% |
| DK/NA | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
Do you think U.S. military action in Iran will have an impact on your own personal financial situation? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 27-29, 2026, April 10-12, 2026)
| March 27-29 | April 10-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, mostly positive impact | 5% | 1% |
| Yes, mostly negative impact | 56% | 54% |
| No, will not have an impact | 12% | 29% |
| Not sure | 23% | 15% |
| NA | 2% | 1% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the situation with Iran? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Approve | 38% | 36% |
| Disapprove | 62% | 64% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. taking military action against Iran? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Approve | 40% | 40% |
| Disapprove | 60% | 60% |
What is your impression of how the military conflict with Iran is going for the United States right now? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Very well | 17% | 16% |
| Somewhat well | 26% | 25% |
| Somewhat badly | 29% | 28% |
| Very badly | 28% | 31% |
So far, do you think the Trump administration has clearly explained what the U.S. goals are in taking military action against Iran, or haven’t they done that yet? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearly explained | 32% | 34% |
| Not done that yet | 68% | 66% |
How much confidence do you have in Donald Trump to make the right decisions regarding the U.S. military conflict with Iran? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| A lot | 24% | 23% |
| Some | 18% | 18% |
| Not much | 18% | 19% |
| None | 40% | 40% |
Would it be acceptable or not acceptable if the U.S. military conflict with Iran ends with Iran’s current leadership and regime still in power? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026, April 8-10, 2026)
| March 2026 | April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptable | 47% | 45% |
| Not acceptable | 53% | 55% |
What is your impression of how the military conflict with Iran is going for the United States right now? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very well | 18% |
| Somewhat well | 28% |
| Somewhat badly | 27% |
| Very badly | 27% |
How much have you heard or read about Donald Trump’s recent social media posts about Iran? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A lot | 21% |
| Some | 36% |
| Not much | 28% |
| Nothing at all | 15% |
Based on what you have seen or heard, how do you feel about Donald Trump’s posts about Iran? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Favorable | 35% |
| Unfavorable | 50% |
| Not sure | 15% |
Do you think the United States currently has a clear plan for handling the situation with Iran, or not? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 39% |
| No | 61% |
Do you think Congress should or should not authorize the use of U.S. military force in Iran? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Should | 43% |
| Should not | 57% |
Which of the following comes closer to your view? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Continue military action | 36% |
| End military action, pursue diplomacy | 64% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will affect gas prices in the U.S., or not? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 72% |
| No | 28% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will affect your personal financial situation, or not? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 58% |
| No | 42% |
How do you feel about the situation with Iran right now? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Worried | 52% |
| Angry | 21% |
| Confident | 11% |
| Proud | 5% |
| Not sure | 11% |
Do you think the United States should take the lead in resolving the conflict with Iran, or should it act mostly with allies? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Take the lead | 34% |
| Act with allies | 66% |
Do you think U.S. military action against Iran has made the United States safer or less safe? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More safe | 28% |
| Less safe | 49% |
| No difference | 23% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will be successful in achieving its goals, or not? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 41% |
| No | 59% |
Do you think it would be acceptable or unacceptable for Iran to retain a limited nuclear program under international supervision as part of a deal? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Acceptable | 45% |
| Unacceptable | 55% |
Is it important or not important for the U.S. to do the following regarding Iran now? (CBS/YouGov, April 8-10, 2026)
| Important | Not important | |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Iran from threatening other countries | 69% | 31% |
| Permanently stop Iran’s nuclear programs | 74% | 26% |
| Change Iran’s leaders to ones that are pro-U.S. | 48% | 52% |
| Make sure Iran’s people are safe and free | 79% | 21% |
| End the conflict as quickly as possible | 90% | 10% |
Do you support or oppose the war with Iran? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 34% |
| Oppose | 53% |
| DK/NA | 13% |
Did you listen to President Trump’s speech on Iran on Wednesday evening? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 30% |
| No | 70% |
How would you rate President Trump’s speech on Wednesday? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 7% |
| Good | 6% |
| Fair | 3% |
| Poor | 13% |
| DK/NA | 0% |
How well do you understand what Trump’s objectives are in Iran? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very well | 17% |
| Somewhat well | 26% |
| Not very well | 23% |
| Not at all well | 34% |
We would like to know what you personally think should be U.S. objectives in Iran. Which of the following things must the U.S. have accomplished before ending the war? Please select all that apply. (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon | 54% |
| Eliminate Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones | 40% |
| Replace the current leaders of Iran with ones friendlier to the U.S. | 23% |
| Help the Iranian people overthrow their government | 26% |
| Reopen the Strait of Hormuz | 45% |
| Protect Israel from attacks by Iran | 29% |
| None of the above | 28% |
How long should the U.S. be willing to continue fighting in Iran to achieve its objectives? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The war should be ended immediately | 43% |
| Continue fighting for another month | 10% |
| Continue fighting for several more months | 5% |
| Continue fighting for up to a year | 2% |
| Continue fighting as long as it takes | 19% |
| DK/NA | 23% |
How much more time do you think the war in Iran will last? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A week or less | 4% |
| More than a week but less than a month | 16% |
| More than a month but less than a year | 53% |
| A year or more | 27% |
Do you favor or oppose sending U.S. ground troops into Iran? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Favor | 15% |
| Oppose | 62% |
| DK/NA | 24% |
Do you think NATO countries have an obligation to assist the U.S. in Iran? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 36% |
| No | 40% |
| DK/NA | 24% |
Do you think the U.S. should withdraw from NATO or remain a member? (The Economist/YouGov, April 3-6, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Withdraw from NATO | 21% |
| Remain in NATO | 47% |
| DK/NA | 32% |
Thinking about where things stand with the conflict in Iran today, which statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right? The U.S. should… (Reuters/Ipsos, March 27-29, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Work to end U.S. involvement in the conflict quickly, even if it means we do not achieve all of our goals in Iran | 66% |
| Work to achieve all of our goals in Iran, even if it means U.S. involvement continues for an extended period of time | 27% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
How concerned, if at all, are you about the risk to the lives of American military personnel? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very concerned | 54% | 56% | 54% |
| Somewhat concerned | 31% | 28% | 31% |
| Not too concerned | 9% | 8% | 9% |
| Not at all concerned | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| DK/NA | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Would you favor or oppose sending U.S. ground troops to Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026)
| March 13-15 | March 27-29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Favor | 17% | 18% |
| Oppose | 78% | 76% |
| DK/NA | 5% | 6% |
How concerned, if at all, are you about the financial costs of U.S. military action in Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very concerned | 43% | 39% | 47% |
| Somewhat concerned | 31% | 33% | 30% |
| Not too concerned | 18% | 17% | 15% |
| Not at all concerned | 7% | 8% | 6% |
| DK/NA | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Just your impression, do you think U.S. military involvement in Iran will… (Reuters/Ipsos, March 27-29, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Go on for an extended period of time | 65% |
| End pretty quickly in a matter of weeks | 31% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
How much, if anything, have you heard about recent U.S. military strikes against Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, February 28 - March 1, 2026, March 13-15, 2026, March 27-29, 2026)
| February 28 - March 1 | March 6-9 | March 13-15 | March 27-29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot | 29% | 51% | 52% | 51% |
| A little | 57% | 41% | 39% | 42% |
| Nothing at all | 13% | 7% | 8% | 6% |
| DK/NA | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Do you think it is in the U.S.' interests or not (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| To stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon | Imposing additional sanctions on Iran to pressure them into a deal on Iran's nuclear program | |
|---|---|---|
| In U.S. interests | 74% | 63% |
| Not in U.S. interests | 26% | 37% |
Are [Democrats / Republicans] for or against the war on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Democrats | Republicans | |
|---|---|---|
| For | 18% | 78% |
| Against | 82% | 22% |
Which is closer to your view: (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The U.S. should push for victory in Iran (eliminate nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and support for terrorists) | 49% |
| The administration should seek a compromise that ends the war without achieving all goals and reopens the Strait of Hormuz | 51% |
Do you think that other presidents were too strong against Iran, too weak, or just right? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Too strong | 12% |
| Too weak | 47% |
| Just right | 42% |
Do you think Iran was cheating on its nuclear deal and undertaking banned activities or was it sticking to its deal? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Cheating | 64% |
| Sticking to the deal | 36% |
Is Iran a national security threat to the United States or not? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Threat | 62% |
| Not a threat | 38% |
Based on what you know, has Iran mainly acted as a source of peace and stability in the Middle East or has it been a leading source of instability, terrorism, and war in the region? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Source of peace and stability | 33% |
| Leading source of instability, terrorism, and war | 67% |
Do you think the Iranian people support the Iranian regime run by the Ayatollahs or do they not support that regime? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 32% |
| Do not support | 68% |
Do you think Iran has lost its nuclear capability after U.S. airstrikes on the country last year or is it rebuilding its nuclear capability? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Lost its nuclear capability | 42% |
| Rebuilding its nuclear capability | 58% |
Have you seen, read, or heard anything about the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that began on February 27? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A lot | 30% |
| Some | 38% |
| Not too much | 20% |
| Nothing at all | 12% |
Do you support or oppose the U.S. government undertaking military airstrikes on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 51% |
| Oppose | 49% |
Do you think that the U.S. military airstrikes on Iran are justified or not justified? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Justified | 54% |
| Not justified | 46% |
Do you support or oppose having a small contingent of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran in order to speed up the end of the war? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 47% |
| Oppose | 53% |
Do you think that the U.S. should support or not regime change in Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support regime change | 63% |
| Do not support regime change | 37% |
Do you think that the U.S. military airstrikes will be successful at leading to regime change in Iran or will be unsuccessful? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Will be successful | 54% |
| Will be unsuccessful | 46% |
Do you support or oppose a diplomatic agreement that ends military fighting but would leave the current Iranian regime in place? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 57% |
| Oppose | 43% |
Do you support or oppose a diplomatic agreement that has Iran give up its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program but leaves the current regime in place? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 61% |
| Oppose | 39% |
Do you support or oppose Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict so far? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 48% |
| Oppose | 52% |
Do you think each of the following is a convincing or not convincing justification for U.S. airstrikes on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Convincing | Not convincing | |
|---|---|---|
| The regime in Iran is a criminal regime that killed tens of thousands of its unarmed citizens trying to protest the regime | 63% | 37% |
| Iran has terror cells across the globe including in the U.S. | 62% | 38% |
| The regime in Iran is sending thousands of missiles and drones against civilians in Israel and neighboring countries | 62% | 38% |
| Iran threatens regional peace and stability in the Middle East | 61% | 39% |
| Iran threatens the security of Israel | 61% | 39% |
| Iran can at any time threaten global oil supplies, it is a stronghold over our economy we cannot afford and it is time to end it once and for all | 60% | 40% |
| Iran calls the U.S. "the Great Satan" and is committed to attacking and killing Americans | 55% | 45% |
| Iran will imminently have the ability to strike the U.S. and its allies with nuclear weapons | 55% | 45% |
| Iran will imminently have the ability to strike the U.S. and its allies with ballistic missiles | 55% | 45% |
| Iranians are rising up against their government and these strikes could help them overthrow their oppressors | 54% | 46% |
Does this statement make you more likely to support or oppose the military strikes on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| More likely to support | More likely to oppose | No impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iranian regime is one of the most evil on earth, having gunned down tens of thousands of unarmed citizens and holding public executions of even teenagers | 49% | 24% | 28% |
| Iran was on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon and that poses an existential threat in the hands of a cult of fanatics trying to take over the region | 47% | 24% | 28% |
| Iran was behind all of the regional terrorism and eventually it would have overtaken the region and taken on the United States | 47% | 23% | 30% |
| Iran was fast-making enough ballistic missiles to overcome any defenses and even hit targets throughout Europe | 46% | 25% | 28% |
| U.S. presidents let the Iranian regime for 47 years build up all of its weapons, including thousands of ballistic missiles, and so they are now a real danger to the world | 46% | 23% | 31% |
| In three weeks the American and Israeli military have decimated the Iranian leadership, their navy, and their ballistic missile system | 45% | 23% | 32% |
After reading the information in the previous questions, do you support or oppose the U.S. government undertaking military airstrikes on Iran? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 56% |
| Oppose | 44% |
After reading the information in the previous questions, do you support or oppose Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict so far? (Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, March 25-26, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 49% |
| Oppose | 51% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling Iran? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 36% |
| Disapprove | 64% |
Do you support or oppose the current U.S. military action against Iran? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Strongly support | 20% |
| Somewhat support | 22% |
| Somewhat oppose | 21% |
| Strongly oppose | 37% |
How well do you think the current U.S. military action against Iran is going? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Very well | 19% |
| Somewhat well | 29% |
| Not very well | 25% |
| Not at all well | 27% |
In the long run, do you think the current U.S. military action against Iran will make the U.S. safer or less safe, or not make much of a difference either way? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Make the U.S. safer | 33% |
| Make the U.S. less safe | 44% |
| Not make much of a difference | 23% |
Regardless of your view of the current U.S. military action against Iran, how important is it for the United States to pursue each of the following objectives in Iran? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Important | Not important | |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Iran’s ability to support terrorism in the region | 70% | 30% |
| Ending Iran’s nuclear weapons program | 69% | 31% |
| Protecting the flow of oil from the region | 66% | 34% |
| Bringing about changes in Iran’s government | 53% | 47% |
How would you rate the performance of the U.S. military in the Iran conflict? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 29% |
| Good | 29% |
| Only fair | 21% |
| Poor | 20% |
Regardless of your view of the current U.S. military action against Iran, how would you rate the U.S. performance on each of the following? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Excellent | Good | Only fair | Poor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disrupting Iran’s leadership structure | 29% | 26% | 21% | 24% |
| Reducing Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear program | 28% | 25% | 24% | 24% |
| Limiting U.S. troop casualties | 22% | 28% | 22% | 27% |
| Setting clear goals for the operation | 22% | 24% | 18% | 36% |
| Limiting civilian casualties | 20% | 25% | 20% | 35% |
| Gaining the support of key countries | 17% | 23% | 22% | 39% |
Do you think the current U.S. military action in Iran will be over in weeks, months, a year, or is the end more than a year away? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Weeks | 13% |
| Months | 37% |
| A year | 15% |
| More than a year | 35% |
How concerned are you about Iran getting a nuclear bomb? (Fox News, March 20-23, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Concerned | 66% |
| Not concerned | 34% |
How closely have you been following news about the U.S. military action against Iran? (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Extremely closely | 15% |
| Very closely | 21% |
| Somewhat closely | 35% |
| Not too closely | 20% |
| Not at all closely | 8% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling the U.S. military action against Iran? (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 18% |
| Somewhat approve | 19% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 17% |
| Strongly disapprove | 44% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force in Iran? (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Right decision | 38% |
| Wrong decision | 59% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
How well do you think the U.S. military action against Iran is going? (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Extremely well | 11% |
| Very well | 14% |
| Somewhat well | 28% |
| Not too well | 27% |
| Not at all well | 18% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Just your best guess, how much longer do you think the U.S. military action against Iran will last? (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Less than a month | 8% |
| More than a month, but no more than six months | 35% |
| More than six months, but no more than a year | 25% |
| More than a year | 29% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
In the long run, do you think U.S. military action against Iran will make the world… (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More safe | 27% |
| Less safe | 33% |
| About as safe as before | 19% |
| Not sure | 19% |
| NA | 1% |
In the long run, do you think U.S. military action against Iran will make the U.S.… (Pew, March 16-22, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More safe | 22% |
| Less safe | 40% |
| About as safe as before | 20% |
| Not sure | 18% |
| NA | 1% |
Is it important or not regarding Iran now? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Important | Not important | |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Iran from threatening other countries | 68% | 32% |
| Permanently stop Iran’s nuclear programs | 73% | 27% |
| Change Iran’s leaders to ones that are pro-U.S. | 49% | 51% |
| Make sure Iran’s people are safe and free | 80% | 20% |
| End the conflict as quickly as possible | 92% | 8% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will make the U.S.… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Safer | Less safe | No difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the short term | 27% | 49% | 24% |
| In the long term | 36% | 42% | 22% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will make the U.S. economy… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Stronger | Weaker | No difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the short term | 15% | 63% | 22% |
| In the long term | 30% | 44% | 25% |
How much do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will personally impact people like you… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| A lot | Some | Not much/Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the short term | 29% | 42% | 28% |
| In the long term | 31% | 38% | 31% |
How much longer do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will probably last? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Days | 1% |
| Weeks | 18% |
| Months | 37% |
| Years | 14% |
| DK/NA | 30% |
During the military conflict, do you think the U.S. will probably need to send ground troops into Iran, or not? (YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Will need to send | 47% |
| Will not need to send | 53% |
Which comes closer to your view? Would you describe the current U.S. military conflict with Iran as a war of necessity or a war of choice? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Necessity | 34% |
| Choice | 66% |
On matters related to Iran, compared to what he promised in the 2024 campaign, do you feel Donald Trump so far is doing… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The same things he promised in the campaign | 37% |
| Different things from what he promised in the campaign | 63% |
As a result of the U.S. taking military action against Iran, do you think Donald Trump is making the United States’ position in the world… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Stronger | 35% |
| Weaker | 49% |
| Not having much effect | 16% |
In the last few weeks, have gas prices in your area been… (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Going up | 85% |
| Going down | 2% |
| Staying the same | 6% |
| DK/NA | 7% |
Do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will make U.S. oil and gas prices… (YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Higher | Lower | No impact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the short term | 90% | 4% | 6% |
| In the long term | 58% | 27% | 15% |
Do you think Americans should be willing or not willing to pay more for gas during the U.S. military conflict with Iran? (CBS/YouGov, March 17-20, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Willing | 33% |
| Not willing | 67% |
How likely, if at all, do you think the following will happen in the next month? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 17-19, 2026)
| Gas prices will continue to go up | Prices of all consumer goods will go down | The U.S. will deploy troops in Iran for a large-scale ground operation | The U.S. will deploy a small number of special forces for targeted operations in Iran | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely likely | 36% | 3% | 13% | 17% |
| Very likely | 26% | 4% | 16% | 28% |
| Somewhat likely | 25% | 14% | 36% | 43% |
| Not too likely | 9% | 32% | 24% | 6% |
| Not at all likely | 3% | 44% | 7% | 3% |
| DK/NA | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
How likely, if at all, do you think it is that the following will happen in the next month? [Likely] (Reuters/Ipsos, March 17-19, 2026)
| March 17-19 | |
|---|---|
| The U.S. will deploy a small number of special forces for targeted operations in Iran | 88% |
| Gas prices will continue to go up | 87% |
| The U.S. will deploy troops in Iran for a large-scale ground operation | 65% |
| Prices of all consumer goods will go down | 22% |
Over the long run, do you think U.S. military action in Iran will make America… (Reuters/Ipsos, March 17-19, 2026)
| March 17-19 | |
|---|---|
| More safe | 29% |
| Less safe | 46% |
| Now have much impact either way | 22% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
Do you support sending U.S. ground troops to Iran? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 17-19, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| I support deploying a large number of troops for a large-scale ground operation | 7% |
| I support deploying a small number of special forces for targeted operations | 34% |
| I support deploying a large number of troops for a large-scale ground operation | 55% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
Recently, the U.S. and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran. Overall, do you support or oppose this action taken by the U.S.? (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly support | 23% |
| Support | 20% |
| Neither support nor oppose | 18% |
| Oppose | 12% |
| Strongly oppose | 21% |
| DK/NA | 5% |
To what extent do you think Trump has a plan for resolving the conflict with Iran? (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Trump has a plan | 29% |
| Trump does not have a plan, but I trust that his actions will resolve the conflict | 20% |
| Trump does not have a plan | 38% |
| DK/NA | 12% |
In your view, what were Trump’s main goals for the attack on Iran? (Select up to three) (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons | 31% |
| Gain access to Iranian oil | 24% |
| Protect Israel | 23% |
| Display the strength of the U.S. on the world stage | 22% |
| Weaken Iran’s military infrastructure | 21% |
| Remove an authoritarian ruler | 20% |
| Protect democracy in the wider Middle East region | 13% |
| Reaffirm U.S. stance in foreign policy | 12% |
| Bring about an election for a new ruler | 12% |
| Install a democratic ruler | 11% |
| None of the above, Trump had no goals for this | 10% |
| DK/NA | 10% |
| Other | 4% |
American military servicemembers’ lives have been lost in the war in Iran. Which of the following comes closest to your view? (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| America must achieve its goals in Iran, even if it means more American lives are lost | 32% |
| America must not lose more American lives, even if that means America’s goals in Iran are left unfinished | 50% |
| DK/NA | 18% |
Some have argued that Donald Trump will create a “forever war” with the attack in Iran with no clear end in sight. Others argue that Donald Trump has already achieved the main goals in Iran, and this will be a short intervention that is near completion. If you had to choose, which do you think is more accurate? (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Closer to a “forever war” | 43% |
| Closer to a short intervention | 40% |
| DK/NA | 17% |
Donald Trump during the presidential campaign said that he would not start wars in office. Some critics say the war in Iran has broken this campaign pledge. Which of the following comes closest to your view? (Politico, March 13-18, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The war in Iran has not broken this campaign pledge | 19% |
| The war in Iran has broken the campaign pledge, but was necessary given the change in circumstances | 25% |
| The war in Iran has unnecessarily broken the campaign pledge | 37% |
| DK/NA | 18% |
Just your impression, do you think U.S. military involvement in Iran will…? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | |
|---|---|---|
| End pretty quickly in a matter of weeks | 36% | 33% |
| Go on for an extended period of time | 60% | 64% |
| DK/NA | 4% | 3% |
Do you think U.S. military action in Iran will have an impact on your own personal financial situation? (Reuters/Ipsos, March 13-15, 2026)
| March 6-9 | March 13-15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, mostly positive impact | 5% | 4% |
| Yes, mostly negative impact | 49% | 53% |
| No, it will not have an impact | 17% | 14% |
| Not sure | 27% | 27% |
| NA | 2% | 2% |
How closely have you followed news of the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very closely | 34% |
| Somewhat closely | 44% |
| Not very closely | 15% |
| Not at all closely | 6% |
Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the situation in Iran? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 23% |
| Somewhat approve | 16% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 15% |
| Strongly disapprove | 45% |
| DK/NA | 2% |
Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose the attack on Iran? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly favor | 20% |
| Somewhat favor | 20% |
| Somewhat oppose | 14% |
| Strongly oppose | 41% |
| DK/NA | 5% |
Prior to the attack, was Iran a threat to the national security of the United States? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 45% |
| No | 39% |
| DK/NA | 15% |
Are targeted military strikes focused on Iran’s capabilities and leadership effective in helping to eliminate the threats posed to the American people by the Iranian regime? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 45% |
| No | 36% |
| DK/NA | 19% |
Following these initial attacks, will diplomacy now be successful in eliminating the Iranian regime’s threats to the American people? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 23% |
| No | 47% |
| DK/NA | 29% |
Would it be better to stop the fighting in Iran now and let the regime survive, or continue fighting until the regime is eliminated? (Napolitan News Service, March 11-12, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Stop the fighting now and let the regime survive | 35% |
| Continue fighting until the regime is eliminated | 46% |
| DK/NA | 19% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the situation with Iran? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 38% |
| Disapprove | 57% |
| DK/NA | 5% |
Do you support or oppose the U.S. military action against Iran? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 40% |
| Oppose | 53% |
| DK/NA | 7% |
Would you support or oppose sending U.S. ground troops into Iran? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support | 20% |
| Oppose | 74% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
Just your best guess, how much longer do you think the U.S. military action against Iran will last? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Days | 3% |
| Weeks | 18% |
| Months | 32% |
| About a year | 13% |
| Longer than that | 26% |
| DK/NA | 8% |
Do you think the U.S. military action against Iran makes the United States safer, less safe or doesn’t it make a difference? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Safer | 34% |
| Less safe | 47% |
| No difference | 15% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
Do you think the Trump administration has provided a clear explanation of the reasons behind the United States’ military action against Iran, or not? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes/Clear | 35% |
| No | 62% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
Do you think President Trump should have received approval from Congress before taking military action against Iran, or not? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes/Should have | 59% |
| No | 38% |
| DK/NA | 3% |
Before the current U.S. military action against Iran, do you think Iran posed an imminent military threat to the United States, or not? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 39% |
| No | 55% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
How likely do you think it is that there will be a terrorist attack on U.S. soil in response to the U.S. military action against Iran? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very likely | 33% |
| Somewhat likely | 44% |
| Not so likely | 12% |
| Not likely at all | 7% |
| DK/NA | 4% |
How concerned are you that the U.S. military action against Iran will cause oil and gasoline prices to rise in the United States? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very concerned | 49% |
| Somewhat concerned | 25% |
| Not so concerned | 13% |
| Not concerned at all | 12% |
| DK/NA | 1% |
Do you think those killings were justified, or not? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes/Justified | 48% |
| No | 43% |
| DK/NA | 9% |
How likely do you think it is that Iran will form a new government that is favorable to the United States? (Quinnipiac University Poll, March 6-8, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very likely | 12% |
| Somewhat likely | 32% |
| Not so likely | 24% |
| Not likely at all | 25% |
| DK/NA | 7% |
President Trump ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program and ballistic missile capabilities. Do you approve or disapprove of the decision to attack Iran? (Rasmussen Reports, March 3-5, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 52% |
| Disapprove | 42% |
| DK/NA | 6% |
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "An Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be a dire threat to every American. We cannot allow a nation that raises terrorist armies to possess such weapons"? (Rasmussen Reports, March 3-5, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Agree | 65% |
| Disagree | 24% |
| DK/NA | 11% |
Do you approve or disapprove of how President Trump is handling Iran? (NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, March 2-4, 2026)
| Total | |
| Approve | 36% |
| Disapprove | 54% |
| DK/NA | 10% |
How much do you support or oppose United States military action in Iran? (NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, March 2-4, 2026)
| Total | |
| Strongly support | 22% |
| Support | 22% |
| Oppose | 25% |
| Strongly oppose | 31% |
Do you think Iran is... (NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, March 2-4, 2026)
| Total | |
| A major threat to the security of the United States | 44% |
| A minor threat | 40% |
| No threat at all to the security of the United States | 15% |
| DK / NA | 1% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. taking military action against Iran? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 44% |
| Disapprove | 56% |
So far, do you think the Trump administration has clearly explained what the U.S. goals are in taking military action against Iran, or haven’t they done that yet? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Clearly explained | 38% |
| Not done that yet | 62% |
Whether or not you agree with them, what do you think the Trump administration’s goals in Iran are? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Goal | Not a Goal | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons | 78% | 22% |
| Change Iran’s leadership | 80% | 20% |
| Reduce the threat of terrorism | 64% | 36% |
| Stop Iran’s missile and military capabilities | 79% | 21% |
| Help the Iranian people | 47% | 53% |
| Gain political advantage in the U.S. | 63% | 37% |
How long do you think the U.S. military conflict with Iran will probably last? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Days | 2% |
| Weeks | 23% |
| Months | 27% |
| Years | 22% |
| Not sure | 25% |
Do you think the U.S. military action against Iran will make the U.S. more safe, less safe, or make no difference either way? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More safe | 31% |
| Less safe | 45% |
| No difference either way | 24% |
Which of these comes closest to your view? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Iran was a threat to the U.S. that required military action now | 33% |
| Iran was a threat to the U.S. that could have been contained for now | 38% |
| Iran was not a threat to the U.S. | 28% |
Do you think Donald Trump needs approval from Congress to continue military action against Iran, or does he not need approval from Congress? (CBS News/YouGov, March 2–3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Needs approval from Congress | 69% |
| Does not need approval from Congress | 31% |
Do you think that the United States should have or should not have taken military action against Iran? (NBC, February 28-March 3, 2026)
| Should have | 41% |
| Should not have | 52% |
| Not sure | 7% |
Now, more specifically, do you think that the United States and Israel should have or should not have taken military action against Iran? (NBC, February 28-March 3, 2026)
| Should have | 41% |
| Should not have | 52% |
| Not sure | 7% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the current U.S. military action against Iran? (Fox News, February 28 - March 2, 2026)
| All voters | 50% |
| Democrats | 20% |
| Republicans | 84% |
| Independents | 40% |
Do you think that Iran poses a real national security threat to the United States? (Fox News, February 28 - March 2, 2026)
| Yes | 61% |
| No | 38% |
| DK / NA | 2% |
Do you think President Trump’s handling of relations with Iran has made the U.S. safer or less safe, or has it not made much of a difference either way? (Fox News, February 28 - March 2, 2026)
| Made U.S. safer | 29% |
| Made U.S. less safe | 51% |
| No difference | 19% |
| DK / NA | 1% |
Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the situation in Iran? (NBC, February 27-March 3, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Approve | 41% |
| Disapprove | 54% |
| No Opinion/Not Sure | 5% |
Do you support or oppose President Donald Trump ordering airstrikes against Iran this weekend? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Support strongly | 22% |
| Support somewhat | 17% |
| Unsure | 9% |
| Oppose somewhat | 13% |
| Oppose strongly | 39% |
Do you think the U.S. should continue military strikes against Iran, or should it stop military strikes at this time? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Continue strikes | 25% |
| Stop strikes | 47% |
| Unsure | 28% |
What do you think is the Trump administration’s main goal of U.S. military action in Iran? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Show power / take control | 14% |
| Unsure of goals | 13% |
| Change Iran regime | 12% |
| Help Iranians / stabilize region | 12% |
| Stopping nuclear program | 9% |
| Money / oil | 9% |
| Distract from Epstein / other issues | 8% |
| Protecting U.S. and allies | 7% |
With the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei, do you think the Trump administration has achieved its goals, or not? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 31% |
| No | 69% |
How concerned, if at all, are you about the possibility of the U.S. getting involved in a full-scale war with Iran? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very concerned | 40% |
| Somewhat concerned | 34% |
| Not so concerned | 14% |
| Not at all concerned | 11% |
Do you think U.S. military actions will or will not contribute to the long-term security of the United States? (Washington Post, March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Will contribute | 49% |
| Will not contribute | 51% |
Would you be more likely to support or oppose continued U.S. military action in Iran if it leads to the following? (Reuters/Ipsos, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| A government change in Iran that is friendly to the United States | An end to the Iranian nuclear program | Russia no longer being able to purchase Iranian-made weapons for Russia’s war effort in | A broader conflict in the Middle East involving many countries | U.S. troops in the Middle East being killed or injured | Increased gas/oil prices in the United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More likely to support | 47% | 48% | 46% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| More likely to oppose | 5% | 7% | 6% | 45% | 54% | 45% |
| No change in my opinion | 29% | 27% | 27% | 25% | 25% | 35% |
| DK/NA | 20% | 18% | 21% | 21% | 16% | 16% |
Have you been following news about U.S. military action against Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very closely | 24% |
| Somewhat closely | 47% |
| Not too closely | 21% |
| Not closely at all | 9% |
What is your view of the U.S. decision to take military action in Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 16% |
| Somewhat approve | 25% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 29% |
| Strongly disapprove | 31% |
Do you think this U.S. military action will make Iran… (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| More of a threat to the U.S. | 54% |
| Less of a threat to the U.S. | 28% |
| Neither | 18% |
Did the U.S. make enough of an effort at diplomacy with Iran before using military force, or not? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Did enough | 27% |
| Did not do enough | 39% |
| Not sure | 33% |
How much do you trust Donald Trump to make the right decisions about U.S. use of force in Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| A great deal | 20% |
| Moderately | 20% |
| Not much | 16% |
| Not at all | 43% |
Do you think Donald Trump does or does not have a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Does | 40% |
| Does not | 60% |
Do you favor or oppose the U.S. trying to overthrow the Iranian government? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly favor | 18% |
| Somewhat favor | 26% |
| Somewhat oppose | 29% |
| Strongly oppose | 27% |
Would you favor or oppose the U.S. sending ground troops into Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Favor | 12% |
| Oppose | 60% |
| Not sure | 28% |
Do you think Trump should or should not be required to get congressional approval for any further military action in Iran? (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Should | 62% |
| Should not | 23% |
| Not sure | 15% |
Do you think a long-term military conflict between the U.S. and Iran is… (CNN / SSRS, February 28 - March 1, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Very likely | 24% |
| Somewhat likely | 32% |
| Somewhat unlikely | 20% |
| Very unlikely | 10% |
| Not sure | 14% |
Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. attacks on Iran on Saturday? (YouGov, February 28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Strongly approve | 20% |
| Somewhat approve | 14% |
| Somewhat disapprove | 9% |
| Strongly disapprove | 35% |
| Not sure | 22% |
Which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? (Morning Consult, February 28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The United States should have continued pursuing diplomacy and negotiations instead | 42% |
| The strikes were necessary to prevent Iran from threatening the United States and its allies | 41% |
| DK / NA | 17% |
Which of the following comes closest to your view about congressional approval for the strikes against Iran, even if neither is exactly right? (Morning Consult, February 28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| President Trump should have sought congressional approval before launching military strikes on Iran | 51% |
| President Trump was right to act without congressional approval | 34% |
| DK/NA | 15% |
Which of the following comes closest to your view about congressional approval for the strikes against Iran, even if neither is exactly right? (Morning Consult, February 28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| President Trump should have sought congressional approval before launching military strikes on Iran | 51% |
| President Trump was right to act without congressional approval | 34% |
| DK/NA | 15% |
If the conflict with Iran leads to significantly higher gas prices, which comes closest to your view? (Morning Consult, February 28, 2026)
| Total | |
|---|---|
| The U.S. should seek a diplomatic resolution to bring gas prices back down | 38% |
| The U.S. should increase domestic energy production to offset the impact | 25% |
| The U.S. should continue military operations regardless of the impact on gas prices | 18% |
| DK/NA | 19% |