A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday reveals that a majority of registered voters oppose the recent U.S. military strikes against Iran and overwhelmingly reject the idea of deploying American ground forces into the country.
The survey found 53 percent of registered voters oppose the strikes while 40 percent support them. Opposition to sending troops on the ground is far stronger, with 74 percent against such a move compared to just 20 percent in favor.
Partisan divisions are stark: 89 percent of Democrats and 60 percent of independents oppose the military action, whereas Republicans (85 percent) support it. However, majorities across all political affiliations reject sending U.S. ground troops into Iran.
“Voters are unenthusiastic about the air attack on Iran and there is overwhelming opposition to putting American troops on Iranian soil to fight a ground war,” said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy.
Voters also express skepticism about the administration’s justification for the strikes. Fifty-five percent believe Iran did not pose an imminent military threat to the United States before the action, while 39 percent hold that view. Sixty-two percent indicate the Trump administration has not provided a clear explanation for the strikes.
The poll further shows broad concern about potential consequences: 77 percent say it is likely the military action could lead to a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, and 74 percent are concerned the conflict will drive up oil and gasoline prices.
When asked about the joint U.S.-Israel operation that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other Iranian leaders, voters were divided—48 percent said the killings were justified, while 43 percent did not.
Looking ahead, most Americans expect the conflict to drag on. Only 21 percent believe it will end within weeks, with a majority anticipating the military action lasting months or longer.
Malloy added: “How long will it last? Not days, not weeks, but months, maybe longer. Perhaps compelled by memories of long wars, Americans see no early end to the enormous upheaval in the Middle East.”
President Donald Trump’s overall job approval stands at 37 percent, with 57 percent disapproving—his ratings are similarly negative on foreign policy, the economy, and his handling of the Iran situation.
The Quinnipiac poll also found shifting views on U.S. support for Israel: 44 percent of voters say the United States is too supportive of Israel, the highest level recorded since the university began asking this question in 2017.
The survey, conducted with 1,002 registered U.S. voters from March 6–8, has a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percentage points.
