Trump's popularity hits record low amid Iran war, finds Reuters Ipsos Poll

U.S. President Donald Trump's popularity has hit a record low as the prolonged conflict with Iran continues, with public approval for the military action falling to its lowest level, according to a Reuters Ipsos poll. The poll surveyed 1,215 American adults nationwide and found that only 31% of Americans supported the military action against Iran, a decrease from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month.

The decline in support is notably driven by fewer self-identified Republicans backing the conflict, with their support dropping from 77% in March to 69%. Overall, 83% of the country believes the conflict with Iran will continue for an extended period, up from 80% earlier this month.

The drop in Trump's ratings comes as he had campaigned on controlling inflation and avoiding lengthy military conflicts. Six months into the war with Iran, U.S. gasoline prices have increased by more than a dollar per gallon compared to pre-war levels. In congressional elections, independent voters favored Democrats over Republicans, with 33% to 19%.

Amid these developments, the United States has imposed new actions against individuals and entities involved in the Iranian regime's "weapons procurement; cyber intrusions into U.S. energy, defense, and health infrastructure; and the illicit oil shipments that fund terrorism across the Middle East." Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, urged the international community to join Washington in holding these parties accountable.

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weapons procurement; cyber intrusions into US energy, defence, and health infrastructure; and the illicit oil shipments that fund terrorism across the Middle East.