Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement

Americans largely desire an end to the Iran war, with a significant portion, particularly those affected by rising gas prices, seeing hope for relief. However, this sentiment is tempered by a prevailing view that the U.S. effort has not yielded strategic or economic success and has proven too costly.

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Americans do want the Iran war to end, especially those hardest hit by gas prices, and many see hope for lower prices now.

Skepticism runs deep regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and its regional behavior. A majority of Americans suspect Iran's nuclear program remains active and that the country will continue to threaten its neighbors. This doubt is echoed within the president's own Republican party, where divisions exist over the current approach to the conflict.

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But an ending now also comes with views that the U.S. effort did not succeed in its strategic or economic interests and has not been worth the costs.

Within the Republican base, a notable segment believes the conflict should persist until Iran concedes more, with a strong majority in this subgroup deeming the current Iranian regime unacceptable. This internal party split extends to assessments of whether the U.S. has effectively halted Iran's nuclear program or its regional threats, and whether the recent agreement represents a favorable outcome for the U.S.

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Specifically, most Americans suspect Iran's nuclear program has not been permanently stopped, and that Iran will not stop threatening its neighbors.

Many Americans also feel the administration did not adequately anticipate the global economic repercussions of the agreement's timing. The public appears unconvinced that the administration believes its goals have been met, suggesting instead that the priority is simply ending the conflict. Nevertheless, the prospect of lower gas prices has offered some stabilization to the president's approval ratings, particularly concerning his handling of the Iran situation.

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A sizable four in 10 Republicans say the conflict should continue until Iran gives up more: that subgroup also overwhelmingly thinks it's not acceptable to leave the current regime in power in Iran.