US Public Support for Iran War Falls as Trump Approval Hits Record Low: Poll

Support for the US war on Iran has dropped to its lowest point since the conflict's early stages, with a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating only 31 percent of Americans now back military action. This decline is partly attributed to decreasing support among Republicans, which fell to 69 percent from 77 percent in March.

The war continues to negatively impact President Donald Trump's standing. His approval rating has hit a new low of 33 percent, matching the lowest point recorded during his presidency. Trump has defended the campaign as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, following US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28.

However, the economic consequences of the war are a significant concern for Americans. Iran's blockade of regional oil exports has driven US gasoline prices to near-record highs. The Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast" aims to increase economic pressure on Iran by targeting all its revenue sources.

A large majority of Americans, 83 percent, now expect the conflict to be lengthy. This prospect challenges Trump's "America First" platform, which promised to reduce inflation and avoid foreign military entanglements. With gasoline prices more than $1 per gallon higher than before the war, economic pressure is mounting ahead of the November midterm elections, potentially affecting Republican chances in closely contested congressional races.