New Poll Shows Americans Uneasy Over Iran Conflict

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WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A new CBS News/YouGov poll is shedding light on how Americans feel about the current war with Iran.

When asked whether they were willing to pay more for gas during the conflict, 67% said they were “not willing.”

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)

On how the conflict is going for the United States, 57% said “very/somewhat badly.”

Asked what was important for the United States to do regarding Iran, 92% said “end the conflict as quickly as possible.”


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