Public Support for Iran War Falls as Trump’s Approval Hits New Low
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a significant drop in public support for the war in Iran. The poll also reports that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a record low. Fewer Americans now believe US military action against Iran is a good idea.
Only 31 percent of people surveyed supported the war. This is down from 37 percent in March. Earlier this month, support stood at 34 percent. Even among Republicans, support for the war fell to 69 percent, compared to 77 percent in March.
President Trump’s popularity has also been affected. For the second time in this poll series, only 33 percent of people approved of his work as president. This matches his lowest approval rating ever recorded in these polls.
The war started on February 28 with attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. President Trump has said the military action is needed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
However, the war’s economic effects worry many Americans. Iran has stopped oil exports from the region. This has pushed US petrol prices to near record highs. Prices are now more than $1 higher per gallon than before the war.
The Trump administration announced new plans to increase financial pressure on Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US will target all of Iran’s income sources, including oil. The goal is to stop other countries and companies from trading with Iran. This plan is called “Operation Economic Outcast.”
Many Americans now expect the war to continue for a long time. Eighty-three percent of people believe the conflict will last for an extended period. This number was 80 percent earlier this month. A long war creates problems for President Trump. He campaigned in 2024 promising to lower inflation and avoid foreign wars.
High fuel costs could also hurt Republicans in the upcoming November elections. They are trying to keep their small lead in Congress. Independent voters currently favor Democrats over Republicans for congressional seats.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey questioned 1,215 adults across the United States. It was conducted over four days. The poll has a possible error margin of 3 percentage points.
