A recent national survey reveals that 43% of Americans disapprove of U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran, while 27% support the military actions. Nearly nine in ten respondents reported hearing about the strikes, which began early on Saturday.
The poll indicates that 56% of Americans believe President Trump is excessively willing to deploy military force to advance U.S. interests. This view aligns with 87% of Democrats, 23% of Republicans, and 60% of independents who do not identify with either party.
Conducted during the ongoing strikes in Iran, the survey closed before official announcements of casualties. Three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded since the operation began, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict.
Among Republicans, 55% approved of the strikes but 42% stated they would be less likely to support the campaign if it resulted in U.S. troop deaths or injuries. The survey also found that 45% of respondents, including 34% of Republicans and 44% of independents, would be less supportive of the Iran operation if domestic gas prices rose.
President Trump’s approval rating dipped slightly to 39%, one point below a February poll. The strikes began three days before the U.S. midterm elections, which will determine Republican control in Congress for two years.
The survey, conducted with 1,282 U.S. adults and carrying a margin of error of three percentage points, underscores that voters’ top concern ahead of the election remains the economy—far more critical than foreign affairs.
Oil prices surged 10% to $80 per barrel on Sunday, with analysts predicting potential climbs as high as $100 due to the escalating conflict.
