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Poll: 61% of Americans Say Iran War Was a Mistake

From Tempo · (6m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A recent poll indicates 61% of Americans believe the U.S. war against Iran was a mistake, with only 36% supporting the decision.
  • The war has resulted in thousands of casualties in West Asia and caused global energy prices to surge due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Public frustration over economic issues and living costs, coupled with President Trump's falling approval ratings, contributes to the low support for the conflict.

A significant majority of Americans now view the U.S. military engagement in Iran as a grave error, according to a recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. The findings reveal a stark division, with 61 percent of respondents deeming the deployment of forces a misstep, while a mere 36 percent endorse the action. This sentiment reflects a growing unease and disillusionment with a conflict that has already exacted a heavy toll, claiming thousands of lives across West Asia and triggering a sharp rise in global energy prices following Iran's strategic blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mayoritas warga Amerika Serikat meyakini bahwa perang AS terhadap Iran merupakan sebuah kesalahan

— Poll FindingA recent poll indicates 61% of Americans believe the U.S. war against Iran was a mistake.

The poll's timing is particularly sensitive, coinciding with President Donald Trump's approval ratings hitting new lows. Voters are increasingly vocal about their frustrations with the nation's economic challenges and the escalating cost of living. The Iran war stands in stark contrast to Trump's campaign promises to steer the country away from unnecessary foreign entanglements. A substantial 46 percent of those surveyed believe the decision to attack Iran is inconsistent with Trump's previous stance, highlighting a perceived betrayal of his core pledges.

sebanyak 61 persen warga AS menyatakan bahwa pengerahan kekuatan militer ke Iran adalah langkah yang keliru.

— Poll FindingAs many as 61 percent of US citizens stated that the deployment of military forces to Iran was a wrong step.

Furthermore, the public's perception of the war's success is overwhelmingly negative. Less than one-fifth of respondents believe U.S. actions in Iran have yielded positive results, with a similar proportion deeming the operation unsuccessful. The remaining respondents feel it is too early to make a definitive judgment. The Washington Post draws a sobering parallel, noting that the Iran conflict is as unpopular among Americans as the Iraq War was at its peak in 2006 and the Vietnam War in the early 1970s. Despite this widespread dissent, support for the war remains notably high among Republican loyalists, with 79 percent affirming the strike as the correct decision. This deepens the divide within the American populace regarding foreign policy and the nation's role in global conflicts.

Hanya 36 persen responden yang mengatakan bahwa itu adalah keputusan yang tepat.

— Poll FindingOnly 36 percent of respondents said it was the right decision.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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