US Support for Iran War Hits Record Low of 31%

Public support for United States military action against Iran has fallen to 31%, the lowest level since the conflict began six months ago. The decline is driven largely by a drop in support among Republicans, which fell from 77% in March to 69%. Approximately 83% of Americans now believe the war will continue for an extended period, and 53% state the military action has not been worth it.

Donald Trump has seen his approval rating hit a record low of 33%, matching the lowest point of his first and second terms. The president initially estimated the campaign would last four to five weeks, but the conflict has now persisted for half a year. Economic pressures have fueled the shift in public opinion, as gasoline prices have risen more than a dollar per gallon since the war began.

In response to the ongoing conflict, the United States Department of State issued new sanctions against individuals and entities involved in Iranian cyber intrusions, illicit oil shipments, and weapons procurement. Meanwhile, political sentiment has shifted among independent voters, who now favor Democrats over Republicans 33% to 19% for upcoming congressional elections.