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Two-Thirds Say Iran War Unjustified, Gas Prices Stress Americans

7/31/2026

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Two-thirds of U.S. adults say the Iran war that began Feb. 28 is not worthwhile.
President Donald Trump’s handling of the war is approved by 28% of U.S. adults, down from 34%.
23% want continued U.S. attacks on Iran, 30% favor a pause, and 20% want attacks stopped.
Forty percent cite gasoline costs as major stress, up from 27%, while 72% say preventing oil-price rises is important.

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Story summary

Two-thirds of U.S. adults say the Iran war that began Feb. 28 is not worthwhile.
President Donald Trump’s handling of the war is approved by 28% of U.S. adults, down from 34%.
23% want continued U.S. attacks on Iran, 30% favor a pause, and 20% want attacks stopped.
Forty percent cite gasoline costs as major stress, up from 27%, while 72% say preventing oil-price rises is important.