Key facts
- 52% of Americans believe the war in Iran is not worth its costs.
- Only 24% of Americans believe the war with Iran was worth the costs.
- 23% of Americans believe the U.S. is in a stronger position with Iran after the war.
- 35% of Americans believe the U.S. is in a weaker position with Iran after the war.
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, matching the lowest level of his second term.
- 63% of Americans believe a truce with Tehran is unlikely to last.
A majority of Americans now believe the war in Iran is not worth its costs, with only 24% agreeing that it is, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday. The poll also indicated that only 23% of Americans feel the U.S. is in a stronger position with Iran following the conflict, while 35% believe the U.S. position has weakened.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, matching the lowest level recorded during his second term. This decline is partly attributed to the ongoing war and concerns about inflation and the economy. Trump's approval on the cost of living stands at 22%, and his handling of immigration is at 37%, both near the lowest points of his presidency.
A preliminary deal was signed on June 17 between Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to reopen shipping lanes and ease economic pressure on Iran. However, 63% of Americans surveyed believe this truce is unlikely to last. The war, which began on February 28, has impacted global crude oil prices, though gasoline prices for most Americans remain elevated.
Two new polls suggest Trump's declining popularity could affect Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,262 U.S. adults nationwide, with a margin of error of 3 percentage points.