A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only 24% of Americans think the war with Iran was worth the costs, while half said it was not worth it and the rest were unsure.
The five-day survey, which concluded on Monday, also showed declining approval for Trump, whose overall rating fell to 34%—matching the lowest level of his second term previously recorded in April.
Concerns Over US Position After the Conflict
Only 23% of respondents, including just half of Republicans, believe the United States is now in a stronger position with Iran compared with before the war. Around 35% think the US is weaker, while others are uncertain or say there is no significant change.
Trump–Pezeshkian Deal and Economic Impact
On 17 June, Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a preliminary agreement aimed at reopening oil and gas shipping routes disrupted by the conflict and easing US-led economic pressure on Iran.
The deal has contributed to a sharp fall in global crude oil prices, though fuel costs in the US remain higher than before the 28 February US-Israeli strikes that triggered the conflict. Iran had responded with attacks that disrupted global oil flows and damaged regional energy infrastructure.
Doubts Over Lasting Peace
The poll found that 63% of Americans believe the agreement is unlikely to result in lasting peace between the two countries.
About half of Republicans and eight in ten Democrats said they do not expect the deal to hold. Only 18% overall believe durable peace is likely.
Political Pressure on Trump
Trump entered office promising to curb inflation and avoid costly foreign wars, but his presidency has faced challenges linked to rising living costs and controversial immigration enforcement actions.
His approval rating on the cost of living has dropped to 22%, one of the lowest levels of his presidency.
Midterm Election Concerns
The survey suggests potential political risks for Republicans ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. Just 17% of independent voters said they would support a Republican candidate in their district if elections were held today, compared with 34% for Democrats.
Overall approval for Trump’s handling of immigration has also fallen to 37%, down from 40% in the previous poll.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey included 1,262 US adults and carries a margin of error of three percentage points.
(with inputs from Reuters)
