Trump approval level falls to record lows as Americans believed Iran war not worth the cost - report

Most American voters believe the recent war with Iran was not worth the financial cost, according to a poll by the Financial Times. The $67 billion requested by the White House for war expenses is viewed by 58% of voters as excessive relative to the conflict's achievements. Furthermore, 40% of respondents feel the war has left the United States in a weaker position than before.

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Most US voters think the war with Iran was not worth the cost.

Public sentiment also indicates skepticism regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the U.S. and Iran. A significant 66% of voters believe the agreement will have little to no impact on Middle East peace, with some even suggesting it could escalate regional conflict. These sentiments coincide with a decline in President Donald Trump's approval ratings, which now stand at 36%, a two-point drop from previous polls.

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58% of American voters think the war was not economically worth it, while 40% said the war left the US in a weaker position than the one it held before.

As the U.S. heads into midterm elections, the Democratic Party appears to be gaining ground, with 44% of voters backing the party compared to 38% for Republicans. While Republicans maintain a slight lead in voting intention, Democrats and independents show strong engagement. Amidst these domestic political shifts, the poll also addressed the U.S. role in NATO, with 53% of Americans favoring continued membership, even as President Trump has expressed criticism of the alliance's support during the Iran conflict.

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66% saying that it will make little to no difference to achieving peace in the Middle East, and some even saying that it would bring more conflict to the region.