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Poll: Majority of Voters Oppose U.S.-Israeli War in Iran

3/11/2026

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Voters Reject War

A Quinnipiac University poll finds 53% of voters oppose the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with 74% opposing ground troops.
The poll shows a partisan split, with Democrats and Independents largely opposing the conflict, while Republicans are more supportive.
Fifty-five percent do not see Iran as an imminent threat, and 77% fear potential terrorist retaliation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has 38% approval on the war, reflecting disapproval of his foreign policy.

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Cardinal Condemns War

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of Washington says the U.S.-Israel war against Iran is not morally legitimate.
He says the war's intentions are unclear and it fails to meet criteria for a just cause.
He notes that many parishioners share anxiety about the conflict and hold mixed opinions on U.S. intervention.
He warned of regional instability, including civil war in Lebanon, and threats to global oil supply.

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Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 20, 2003, was justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction and links to terrorism, despite widespread opposition. Initially, 76% of Americans supported the invasion, but public sentiment shifted as the war's consequences, including regional instability and rising terrorism, became evident. This historical context highlights ongoing debates about military intervention and U.S. foreign policy.

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Voters Reject War

A Quinnipiac University poll finds 53% of voters oppose the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with 74% opposing ground troops.
The poll shows a partisan split, with Democrats and Independents largely opposing the conflict, while Republicans are more supportive.
Fifty-five percent do not see Iran as an imminent threat, and 77% fear potential terrorist retaliation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has 38% approval on the war, reflecting disapproval of his foreign policy.

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