Poll Shows Public Divided Over U.S. Strikes on Iran
TL;DR
A Reuters/Ipsos poll (Feb. 28–Mar. 1, 2026) finds Americans narrowly split on U.S. strikes against Iran: 43% disapprove, 27% approve, with about 30% unsure. Democrats largely disapprove (74%); Republicans largely approve (55%); independents lean against (44% disapprove). On whether the action strengthens the U.S. standing, 48% say it does and 48% say it weakens. Public opinion could shift as events evolve.
- More Americans disapprove than approve of U.S. strikes against Iran Ipsos
- Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
- Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran Al Jazeera
- Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran The New York Times
- One in Four Voters Support Iran Strikes, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds WSJ
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