Key facts
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 52% of Americans believe the war with Iran is not worth its costs.
- Only 24% of Americans believe the war with Iran was worth the costs.
- 63% of Americans believe a truce with Iran is unlikely to last.
- President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%.
- The Senate voted 50 to 48 to direct President Trump to withdraw troops from the Iran conflict.
- Global confidence in President Trump's leadership is low, with 23% expressing confidence in world affairs.
A majority of Americans believe the war with Iran was not worth its costs, with only 24% agreeing that it was, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll, which included responses from 1,262 U.S. adults, found that 52% of respondents said the conflict was not worth it. The poll also indicated that only 18% of those polled believe the preliminary deal signed last week between the U.S. and Iran will lead to lasting peace, with 63% believing the truce is unlikely to last. Furthermore, more Americans are likely to say that the U.S. is now in a weaker position with Iran rather than a stronger one compared with before the conflict, with 35% versus 23%. President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, matching the lowest level of his second term. Global confidence in President Trump's leadership remains low, with just 23% of adults in surveyed nations saying they have confidence in him to do the right thing in world affairs. Views of the US itself also remain largely negative, with 37% holding a favourable opinion compared to 57% unfavourable. The Senate voted 50 to 48 to approve a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from the conflict, with four Republican lawmakers breaking rank.