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Poll: 65% Fear Trump May Invade Iran Amid Tensions

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 65% believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order a large-scale invasion of Iran.
Meanwhile, 55% oppose deploying any troops.
Trump denies troop deployment, while a U.S. Navy warship moves with 2,000 Marines.
The administration is weighing options to secure oil tanker routes and possibly deploy to Kharg Island.
The conflict has killed over 2,000 people, including 13 U.S. service members.

History

Historical Context

The Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, claiming economic grievances and territorial rights. The U.S. responded by forming a 42-nation coalition, launching Operation Desert Shield to protect Saudi Arabia. By February 28, 1991, coalition forces liberated Kuwait, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. military strategy and Middle Eastern geopolitics, with lasting implications for regional stability.

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Story summary

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 65% believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order a large-scale invasion of Iran.
Meanwhile, 55% oppose deploying any troops.
Trump denies troop deployment, while a U.S. Navy warship moves with 2,000 Marines.
The administration is weighing options to secure oil tanker routes and possibly deploy to Kharg Island.
The conflict has killed over 2,000 people, including 13 U.S. service members.

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