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4 in 5 expect extended war with Iran: Survey
The Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 37% support resumed strikes, while 60% expect gasoline prices to rise over the next year.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 79% of Americans expect the United States war with Iran to continue for an extended period, as President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Gulf.
Both sides exchanged missile and drone attacks after Tehran reported closing the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on an interim deal signed last month to reopen the vital waterway and pursue 60 days of further negotiations.
Sixty percent of poll participants expect gasoline prices to worsen over the next year, while 37% of respondents approved of United States military strikes against Iran.
Half of poll respondents said they believe the war has not been worth its costs, creating political risk for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of midterm elections.
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over while leaving the door open to future talks; only 18% of respondents believe the war will end quickly in a matter of weeks.