US support for Iran war falls

A Thomson Reuters — Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 24, 2026, shows that public support in the United States for the war with Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict's early days. Only 31% of Americans now support U.S. military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier in August. The decline is driven by reduced backing among Republicans, with support falling to 69% from 77% in March. President Donald Trump's approval rating remains at a record low of 33% for the second consecutive survey. The poll also finds that 83% of Americans expect the war to last for an extended period. The war, which began with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, has contributed to higher U.S. gasoline prices, now more than a dollar per gallon above pre-war levels. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, but stopped short of imposing new penalties. The poll surveyed 1,215 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of 3 percentage points.