US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval stays at record low
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US public support for the war against Iran has fallen to 31 percent, the lowest since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday. President Donald Trump's approval rating remains at 33 percent, matching the record low of his presidency. The decline comes as petrol prices have risen more than $1 per gallon since the war started.
Key Facts
- Support for US military action against Iran fell to 31 percent in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, down from 37 percent in March.
- Trump's approval rating remained at 33 percent for the second consecutive poll, matching the lowest level recorded across his first and second terms.
- Eighty-three percent of respondents expect the conflict to last for an extended period, up from 80 percent earlier this month.
- Petrol prices are more than $1 per gallon higher than before the war began on February 28.
- Republican support for the war dropped to 69 percent from 77 percent in March.
Poll Findings
The Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday shows just 31 percent of Americans support US military action against Iran, down from 37 percent in March and 34 percent earlier this month. Support among Republican respondents fell to 69 percent, compared with 77 percent in March. For the second consecutive survey, 33 percent of respondents approved of Trump's performance as president, matching the lowest approval rating recorded in the polling series across his first and second terms. Eighty-three percent of respondents said they believe the conflict will last for an extended period, up from 80 percent earlier this month.
Economic Impact
Iran has maintained a de facto blockade of oil exports from the region, contributing to a rise in US petrol prices to near record highs. Six months into the conflict, petrol prices are more than $1 per gallon higher than they were before the war, adding to economic pressure ahead of November's midterm elections. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Monday that the US would target all of Iran's sources of revenue, including oil, with the aim of preventing other countries and companies from doing business with Tehran. The campaign is dubbed 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
Political Consequences
The prospect of a lengthy war presents a challenge for Trump, who campaigned for the presidency in 2024 on promises to bring down inflation and to adopt an 'America First' strategy of avoiding foreign military engagements. The higher fuel costs could also create difficulties for Republicans defending narrow congressional majorities. The poll suggests that independent voters favour Democrats over Republicans when asked which party they would support in a congressional election held today.
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US support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval stays at record low
