Only 27% of Americans support strikes against Iran: Polls

WASHINGTON (MNTV) — Public backing for the United States’ newly launched military strikes against Iran remains limited, with just over a quarter of Americans expressing support, according to a nationwide Reuters/Ipsos survey released Sunday.

The online poll, conducted among 1,282 U.S. adults, found that 27 percent approve of “Operation Epic Fury,” the joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive initiated early Saturday.

In contrast, 43 percent of respondents said they oppose the strikes, while 29 percent indicated they were uncertain. The survey carries a margin of error of ±3 percentage points for the full sample and between 4 and 5 points for subgroups based on political affiliation.

The findings reveal a sharp partisan split. Among Republican respondents, a majority support the operation.

However, 32 percent of Republicans remain undecided and 13 percent oppose the action. Support among Democrats is minimal: only 7 percent approve of the strikes, while 74 percent disapprove and 19 percent are unsure. Independent voters also lean more toward opposition than support.

The military campaign has already resulted in American casualties. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that as of 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday, three U.S. service members were killed in action, five sustained injuries, and several others suffered minor shrapnel wounds and concussions.

The coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes reportedly led to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other senior political and military figures in Iran.

The poll also reflects broader skepticism about President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy. A majority of respondents — over 50 percent — believe the president relies on military force “too much” in handling international affairs. That view is shared by 87 percent of Democrats, 60 percent of independents, and notably, 23 percent of Republicans.

In recent months, the administration has overseen military operations not only in Iran but also in Venezuela, Syria, and Nigeria, despite campaign pledges in 2024 to reduce overseas entanglements and prioritize domestic issues.

The renewed use of force has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers and segments of Trump’s political base, including some aligned with his “America First” platform.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, President Trump said the Iran operation is expected to last approximately four weeks.

“It’s always been a four-week process,” he said. “We figured it will be four weeks or so. It’s a big country — as strong as it is — it’ll take four weeks, or less.”

As fighting continues and casualties mount, the poll suggests that public opinion remains cautious, with opposition outweighing support and a sizable portion of Americans still undecided about the trajectory of the conflict.