As the war with Iran enters its second month and President Donald Trump considers next steps, a recent survey indicates Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to sending U.S. ground troops into the conflict.
The poll found just 14% of Americans support deploying ground forces to Iran, while 62% oppose the idea and 24% remain unsure.
This opposition spans party lines. Among Republicans, more express opposition than support: 37% opposed compared to 30% in favor.
Even within Trump’s base of supporters, only 41% favor a ground operation, with 27% opposing it. For other Republicans, opposition jumps to 60%.
The survey highlights the political sensitivity surrounding any potential escalation, particularly as Americans face rising gas prices near $4 per gallon and U.S. allies remain largely on the sidelines.
Other polls corroborate these trends, but this recent survey underscores limited public appetite for a major troop deployment.
A separate poll indicates that 7% of respondents support sending a large number of troops for a ground operation, while 34% back targeted special forces missions. However, 55% state they do not support the U.S. using any ground troops in Iran.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon reportedly prepares contingency plans should Trump decide to escalate operations. Options under discussion include the possible seizure of Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and targeted raids near the Strait of Hormuz to eliminate shipping threats.
Trump has publicly dismissed troop deployment. In an Oval Office address on March 19, he stated: “I’m not putting troops anywhere. If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you. But I’m not putting troops.”
The data suggests that while there is backing for confronting Iran, public opinion shows little willingness to commit to prolonged or large-scale military engagements.
The survey was conducted from March 27 to March 30 and included 1,679 adult U.S. citizens, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.
