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Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose Military Action in Iran

3/7/2026

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Americans Oppose Military Action

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows 56% of Americans oppose U.S. military action in Iran amid a conflict with significant casualties.
36% approve of U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling.
Republicans show 79% support for Trump's actions.
Democrats show 86% opposition to Trump's actions.
Younger voters under 35 are notably against the military strikes.

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Voters Reject Congress

Voter dissatisfaction with the federal government is at an all-time high, with 70% disapproving of congressional Democrats' performance, up 6 points since December.
Only 36% approve of congressional Republicans.
Fifty percent identify the cost of living as the top issue.
Democrats express more anger toward Washington than Republicans.
This frustration could influence electoral outcomes favoring Democrats.

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Americans Oppose Military Action

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows 56% of Americans oppose U.S. military action in Iran amid a conflict with significant casualties.
36% approve of U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling.
Republicans show 79% support for Trump's actions.
Democrats show 86% opposition to Trump's actions.
Younger voters under 35 are notably against the military strikes.

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