Public Opinion in Iran
The United Nations, the U.S., and Western Europe continue to impose sanctions on Iran. Do you think these sanctions have hurt the livelihood of Iranians a great deal, somewhat, or not at all? Have these sanctions personally hurt your livelihood a great deal, hurt it somewhat, or have they not hurt your livelihood at all?
| |
A great deal |
Somewhat |
Not at all |
Don't know/Refused |
Sanctions hurt Iranians' livelihoods |
56% |
29% |
10% |
5% |
Sanctions personally hurt your livelihood |
48% |
35% |
14% |
2% |
Given the scale of the sanctions against Iran, do you think Iran should continue to develop its nuclear power capabilities, or not?
Yes, continue |
No, do not continue |
Don't know/Refused |
63% |
17% |
19% |
Which of the following groups do you hold MOST RESPONSIBLE for the sanctions against Iran?
| 2012 |
The U.S. |
47% |
The Iranian government |
10% |
Israel |
9% |
Western European countries |
7% |
The United Nations |
7% |
Someone else |
3% |
No one |
0% |
Don't know/Refused |
17% |
Sources: Mohamed Younis, "Iranians Feel Bite of Sanctions, Blame U.S., Not Own Leaders," Gallup (February 7, 2013). |