Support continues to fall
American support for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest point since the opening phase of the conflict, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Only 31% of respondents supported the war, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier in August. Support among Republican respondents remained much higher but fell from 77% in March to 69%.
President Trump’s job-approval rating remained at 33% for the second consecutive Reuters/Ipsos survey, matching the lowest rating recorded for Trump during either presidential term.
Americans expect a long conflict
The poll found that 83% of Americans expect the war to continue for an extended period. The conflict began with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
A continuing blockade of regional oil exports has contributed to higher fuel prices, with gasoline reportedly costing more than a dollar per gallon above its prewar level. The survey included 1,215 adults and had a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.
Progressive perspective
Americans were promised lower prices and an end to prolonged foreign conflicts. Instead, families are paying more at the pump while the country remains involved in another open-ended war.
Congress should demand defined objectives, transparent costs and an enforceable diplomatic strategy rather than allowing the executive branch to normalize endless military action.