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Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 27% approval for US strikes on Iran, with 43% disapproving and 29% uncertain, reflecting low trust in President Trump's military decisions.
- The Reuters/Ipsos survey released Sunday found 27% of U.S. adults approved the strikes on Iran, 29% were unsure, and 43% disapproved in a poll of 1,282 adults starting Saturday.
- Ahead of the early Saturday, Feb. 28 strikes, the Trump administration cited Iran's imminent threat and ordered military action in Venezuela, Syria and Nigeria amid a U.S. buildup.
- Partisan breakdowns showed 56% said President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, with Democrats at 87% and independents at 60%, while only 27% trusted him overall and support was 40% among Republicans.
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The poll results suggest that the Trump administration does not have the support of the American public when it comes to attacking Iran.
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Total News Sources54
Leaning Left18Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Left
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Left
62% Left
L 62%
C 17%
R 21%
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