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Americans Reject Iran War, Favor Ceasefire, Trump Approval Plummets

7/30/2026

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Story summary

Adults say the war in Iran, which began Feb. 28, is not worthwhile.
President Donald Trump’s approval handling Iran fell to 28% and 61% among Republicans, down from 34% and 71% last month.
Eighteen service members have died since the conflict began.
About 8 in 10 say stopping Iran’s nuclear program is important.
Roughly 7 in 10 favor a ceasefire, while only about 2 in 10 want the war to continue.

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Story summary

Adults say the war in Iran, which began Feb. 28, is not worthwhile.
President Donald Trump’s approval handling Iran fell to 28% and 61% among Republicans, down from 34% and 71% last month.
Eighteen service members have died since the conflict began.
About 8 in 10 say stopping Iran’s nuclear program is important.
Roughly 7 in 10 favor a ceasefire, while only about 2 in 10 want the war to continue.