US EditionCNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely
A CNN/SSRS poll finds 59% of Americans disapprove of the US strikes on Iran and 56% expect a prolonged conflict, with skepticism about diplomacy and Trump’s plan.
- A new poll shows 59% of Americans disapprove of the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, with 41% approving.
- A majority of 56% believe long-term military conflict between the U.S. and Iran is at least somewhat likely.
- Most say Iran will become more of a threat to the U.S. as a result of this military action.
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Poll: Over 75 Percent of Americans Support Military Action Against Iran, But Only If Conflict Lasts Days Or Weeks
By Manzanita Miller The way the public views the war with Iran is complex and rapidly evolving, but a March 3 CBS News-YouGov poll shows a full 76 percent of Americans support military action against Iran if the conflict lasts days or weeks, a huge boost of support for President Donald Trump’s choice to launch a preemptive attack. But make it quick. The survey, conducted March 2-3, finds that support for military action in Iran rapidly declines …
According to the first polls, the majority of Americans disapprove of American strikes against Iran. They thus resist the traditional reflex of supporting a president's decision to go to war. In this respect, Donald Trump's war against Iran is at the opposite end of George W. Bush's war against Afghanistan and Iraq, at least at the beginning.
NEW: Polls Reveal Where Americans Stand On Iran Strikes
New polling is giving the clearest picture yet of how Americans are reacting to President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran, and the early numbers show a country that is wary, divided and sharply split along party lines. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after the launch of Operation Epic Fury found that 27% of Americans approved of the strikes, while 43% disapproved and 29% said they were unsure. A separate CNN poll conducted by SSRS found even stro…
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