Americans Overwhelmingly Disapprove of War With Iran, Polls Show

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Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine salute as an U.S. Army carry team moves the transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., Monday March 9, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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(AURN News) — As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, a new wave of national polling reveals a growing sense of wariness among the American public. According to polls released this week by Quinnipiac and Marist, a clear majority of Americans now oppose U.S. military action against Iran.

A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike late Saturday in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

While support remains high among Republicans, nearly 60% of Americans say they disapprove of the ongoing campaign. The polls also show strong opposition to a ground escalation, with more than 70% of voters across both parties saying they oppose sending U.S. troops to the region.

Experts say the shift is driven by two main concerns: domestic safety and economic impact. About half of Americans say the strikes have made the U.S. less safe from potential retaliatory attacks.


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