Iran War: U.S. public approval for military action against Iran has fallen to a record low, now at just 31%, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted from August 21-24. This marks a decline from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month, primarily attributed to reduced support from self-identified Republicans, with those backing the war decreasing from 77% to 69%. Concurrently, President Donald Trump approval rating remains low, at 36%, reflecting only a minor uptick of 1 percentage point from previous weeks, yet still nearing historic lows since his return to the White House in 2025, where it was as low as 33%.
Despite these improvements, Trump and the GOP face challenges against the Democrats, who maintain a 6 percentage-point lead in a generic congressional ballot ahead of the midterm elections. The August 21-24 poll included a sample of 1,536 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
What Americans think about US attacks on Iran (Iran War)
The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points for all adults and +/- 4-6 points for other groups
Iran War In recent surveys, American public opinion regarding US military actions against Iran indicates a significant decline in approval for President Trump, with only 33% of respondents expressing support for his performance in office. This figure marks the lowest recorded level in Reuters/Ipsos polls throughout Trump first and second terms, reflecting the ongoing impact of the war on his reputation and standing among voters.
Trump approval stuck at lowest of second term
Shaded areas show the margin of error
Trump approval ratings remain at their lowest during his second term as he insists that the ongoing conflict, initiated by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, is crucial for preventing Tehran from advancing its nuclear weapons capabilities. Although the hostilities have diminished in intensity recently, Iran has maintained a de facto blockade on oil exports in the region, contributing to near record-high gasoline prices in the U.S.
Iran War In response, Trump has pledged to increase economic sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating on Monday a potential expansion of sanctions targeting countries conducting business with Iran. However, the administration refrained from implementing any new penalties, highlighting the complex challenges surrounding the conflict.
More bad polling for Trump?
More unfavorable polling data for President Trump has emerged, as reflected in the recent The Economist/YouGov poll released on Tuesday, which coincided with the less favorable findings from the Reuters/Ipsos poll dated August 24. These polls reveal that Trump approval rating remains stagnant at 33%, marking the lowest level recorded by Reuters/Ipsos since his re-election in 2025, and also ties with his worst approval rating during his first term in December 2017.
Iran War In addition to the disappointing numbers for Trump, public sentiment regarding the ongoing war in Iran has also soured. The same Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates a significant decline in approval for this conflict, which is approaching the six-month mark. Currently, only 31% of Americans express support for the war in Iran, denoting its lowest acceptance since the conflict inception. This trend suggests growing discontent among the American populace toward both the president leadership and foreign military engagements.
Fears Of A Long War
Some 83% of Americans believe that the ongoing war will continue for an extended period, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, which reflects an increase from 80% earlier this month. This prevailing sentiment poses a challenge for Trump as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election, promising to manage inflation and avoid prolonged military engagements.
Iran War The war with Iran has contributed to a rise in U.S. gasoline prices, now exceeding one dollar per gallon compared to pre-war levels. This rising cost significantly impacts Trump Republican allies as they approach the narrow congressional majority elections set for November 3. Furthermore, the poll indicates a political shift, with independent voters showing a preference for Democrats over Republicans at a rate of 33% to 19% for congressional elections. The survey sampled 1,215 U.S. adults nationwide and carries a margin of error of 3 percentage points. Iran War:
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