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39. CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 12:16 PM

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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/politics/cnn-poll-59-of-americans-disapprove-of-iran-strikes-and-most-think-a-long-term-conflict-is-likely

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

The poll, fielded shortly after US and Israeli attacks launched the war with Iran, finds majorities express doubts about President Donald Trump’s handling of the situation. Most say they lack trust in Trump to make the right decisions about US use of force in Iran, with 60% saying they do not think he has a clear plan for handling the situation and 62% saying he should get congressional approval for any further military action.

Just over a quarter (27%) feel that the US made enough of an effort at diplomacy with Iran before using military force, with 39% saying the US did not try hard enough at diplomacy first and 33% unsure.

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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Trump's Strikes on Iran [View all] B.See Sunday OP

Trillions for war, nothing for healthcare, food stamps Johonny Sunday #1

Kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Sunday #2

When you get reminded over and over Grammy23 Sunday #3

The religiously insane who support him has brought this misery on the rest of us. God help us! CTyankee Sunday #8

My 95-year-old insane Talibangelical mother is dancing 'cos T💩p is gonna bring Jebus back! OMGWTF Sunday #11

Snake Handlers Hudly Sunday #23

What's that saying??? bdamomma Sunday #35

And essential government workers like the TSA workers aren't getting paid kimbutgar Sunday #4

The 29 percent who said they weren't sure absolutely support it. LuvLoogie Sunday #5

And some of this type could'nt make a decision to save their own life. nt miyazaki Sunday #14

Willful ignorance and blind fealty Evolve Dammit Sunday #16

Absolutely insane assertion for which there is zero evidence. Wiz Imp Sunday #19

This is America LuvLoogie Sunday #20

In other words, you know it's bullshit but just like to make insane hyperbolic statements. Wiz Imp Sunday #24

Only 43 percent say they oppose. LuvLoogie Sunday #30

Wow. Keep digging... Wiz Imp Sunday #33

That 43% is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that OP. LuvLoogie Sunday #34

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely Wiz Imp Monday #38

The CNN poll is not the poll in the OP. LuvLoogie Monday #41

Wow! Just Wow! Wiz Imp Monday #43

Well That's Good to Know...... Cha Sunday #6

The pedo 'prince of peace' who is also threatening B.See Sunday #9

The ":king" of PEDOs, When Punishments are Cha Sunday #13

Give bdamomma Sunday #36

Fascism taking over; at least making an overt effort, supported by millions. Time to fight Dems and Indys. Evolve Dammit Sunday #18

33% represents only popsdenver Sunday #7

The only Americans supporting T💩p get their news exclusively from Fux (oops, a tupo) News OMGWTF Sunday #10

Building a Republican Utopia around lip injections and hot wings... That's class A snark. nt Xipe Totec Sunday #12

Coincidentially, 33 - 43 % of the population has Trump TV on in their living rooms 24/7. ffr Sunday #15

Do you realize that Fox News hardly ever has more than 3 or 4 million people watching at a given time? Wiz Imp Sunday #17

Except to compartmentalize your thinking to that one instance, ignores all the other avenues ffr 9 hrs ago #45

In Other words, your original claim was complete bullshit. Wiz Imp 9 hrs ago #46

Ipsos found that only 33 percent of Americans approved of (his) policy with Iran ffr 8 hrs ago #47

And it is total bullshit that anywhere near that level of the population have "Trump TV" Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #48

Republicans are cowards. mgardener Sunday #21

Headline: BULL DESTROYS CHINA SHOP mwb970 Sunday #22

"If this doesn't get me the Nobel Peace Prize, we'll have to bomb Norway" struggle4progress Sunday #25

or steal (correction, extort) another one. B.See Sunday #26

Does this mean Comer will recall Bill Clinton to interrogate him further? struggle4progress Sunday #27

Opinions don't count in a dictatorship. Klarkashton Sunday #28

The poll was taken before any U.S. deaths and wounded were reported progree Sunday #29

4 dead now Wiz Imp Monday #40

Not a great start for Trump. BannonsLiver Sunday #31

Media around the world took less than 24 hours to decide their position. Aussie105 Sunday #32

In other words, 57% support the strikes or have no opinion? WarGamer Sunday #37

CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely Wiz Imp Monday #39

This poll makes a lot more sense WarGamer Monday #44

MaddowBlog-Why public skepticism of the offensive in Iran was inevitable -- and entirely Trump's fault LetMyPeopleVote Monday #42

Only the trash people support what's happening now SunImp 7 hrs ago #49