Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
A new Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll reveals that 61 percent of Americans believe military action against Iran was a mistake, citing economic strain and broken campaign promises by President Donald Trump. Concerns over rising gas prices and household expenses have led many to alter their spending habits, especially among lower-income respondents. Despite strong Republican support, the war's unpopularity rivals that of the Iraq and Vietnam Wars at their peaks.
- ▪61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake, while 36 percent supported it.
- ▪44 percent reduced driving and 42 percent cut household expenses due to higher energy prices.
- ▪Support among Republicans remains high, with nearly 80 percent saying the attack was the right decision.
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News|US-Israel war on IranPoll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistakePoll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA protester holds a banner opposing the war with Iran during US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's opening remarks at a Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on April 30, 2026 [Eric Lee/Reuters]By Brian OsgoodPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026A new poll has found that a large majority of people in the United States believe that the decision to take military action against Iran was a mistake, as the war…
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