US Public Wants Quick Iran War End

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans desire a swift end to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, even if it means not achieving the goals set by the Donald Trump administration. The month-long conflict has spread across the Middle East, causing thousands of deaths and significantly impacting the global economy through soaring energy prices and inflation fears. In the United States, a visible effect has been the rise in gasoline prices above $4 a gallon, with two-thirds of respondents expecting further increases. Public opinion is divided along party lines, with 57% of the United States — Republican Party (United States) supporting a longer involvement, while 40% prefer a quick exit. The poll also indicates that 60% of Americans disapprove of United States military strikes on Iran. The economic consequences of the war are expected to negatively affect the personal financial situations of more than half of the respondents, and could influence the United States — Republican Party (United States)'s performance in the November midterm elections.