Only a Quarter of Americans Say War With Iran Was Worth It, Reuters/Ipsos Finds

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only about one in four Americans think the war between the United States and Iran was worth the cost, while most doubt that the ceasefire with Tehran will last. The survey also suggests the conflict has damaged President Donald Trump’s standing, with his approval rating falling to 34%, matching the lowest level of his second term and down from the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll in April.

Just 23% of respondents, including roughly half of Republicans, said the United States is now in a stronger position against Iran than it was before the war. About 35% said the country is weaker, and the rest were unsure. Another question found that 24% believe the war was worth the price, while about half said it was not and the remainder had no opinion.

Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement on June 17 that is meant to reopen oil shipping routes that were shut during the fighting. Even so, 63% of Americans said it is unlikely the deal will produce lasting peace between the two countries. That skepticism was shared across party lines, with about half of Republicans and eight in 10 Democrats saying the agreement is unlikely to bring peace.

Only 18% of Americans, including 10% of Democrats and 34% of Republicans, said they view a lasting agreement as likely.