Although the United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) effectively ending the war, public opinion in the U.S. is largely critical of the Trump administration's military actions and the resulting agreement.
According to a poll released on June 23 by Reuters and Ipsos, only 24% of respondents believed that U.S. military actions against Iran were worth the costs and benefits. In contrast, 52% felt that the actions were not justified.
The survey, conducted from June 18 to 22 among 1,262 American adults, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Views on the U.S. position following the war were also limited, with only 23% of respondents believing that the U.S. is in a stronger position against Iran than before the conflict. Meanwhile, 35% felt that the U.S. is now weaker.
There is significant skepticism regarding the durability of the agreement with Iran. A total of 63% of respondents expressed doubt that the preliminary agreement would lead to lasting peace between the two nations, while only 18% believed it was likely.
The decline in public sentiment poses challenges for President Trump, whose approval rating stands at 34%, matching the lowest level recorded during his second term in April.
As the November midterm elections approach, concerns are rising for the Republican Party. Among independent voters, only 17% indicated they would vote for the Republican candidate if elections were held today, compared to 34% who would support the Democratic candidate.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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