President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains at a record low as support for U.S. military action against Iran continues to fall.
A new poll found that only 31% of Americans support the war. The result also shows growing concern that the conflict could continue for a long time.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Trump Approval Rating | 33% |
| Support for Iran War | 31% of Americans |
| Republican War Support | 69%, down from 77% in March |
| Expected Long War | 83% of Americans |
| Poll Respondents | 1,215 U.S. adults |
| Poll | Reuters/Ipsos |
| Margin of Error | About 3 percentage points |
| Midterm Election | November 3, 2026 |
Trump Approval Holds at Record Low
The figure matches the previous survey. It also represents the lowest approval level recorded for Trump in the polling series during his first or second term.
At the same time, public support for the Iran war has dropped.
Only 31% of Americans now support U.S. military action against Iran. Support stood at 37% in March and 34% earlier this month.
The latest poll suggests that public opinion is moving against the conflict as concerns about its length and economic effects grow.
Poll Shows Falling Support for Iran War
The poll surveyed 1,215 U.S. adults across the country.
The survey had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points in either direction.
Support for the war also declined among Republicans. About 69% of Republican respondents supported the conflict in the latest survey. That compares with 77% in March.
Trump has defended the military campaign as necessary to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
The conflict began after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
The latest poll found that 83% of Americans believe the war will continue for an extended period.
That figure increased from 80% earlier this month.
The rising cost of gasoline has added another concern. U.S. gasoline prices are now more than $1 per gallon higher than they were before the war, according to the poll report.
Higher fuel costs could become an important issue for voters.
Trump Faces Pressure Over Iran Conflict
Trump campaigned on promises to control inflation and avoid lengthy military conflicts.
The Iran conflict has now entered its sixth month. The prolonged fighting has created pressure on the administration.
Trump has also promised to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could expand sanctions against countries that do business with Iran. The administration had not imposed those additional penalties at the time of the poll.
Iran War Creates Midterm Election Risks
The decline in support could create political problems for Trump and Republican candidates.
Republicans are preparing to defend narrow congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections.
Independent voters also showed a preference for Democrats in the latest poll. Among those voters, 33% said they would support Democratic candidates in a congressional election, compared with 19% for Republicans.
The results suggest that the Iran conflict and higher gasoline prices could influence voters as the midterm
Trump Faces More Pressure Over Iran War
The Trump administration is expected to continue its economic pressure on Iran.
Officials may also consider additional sanctions against countries that maintain business ties with Tehran.
Meanwhile, public opinion about the war will remain important for Trump as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Future polling could show whether the president’s approval rating improves or falls further.
Support for U.S. military action against Iran has also fallen to 31%. With gasoline prices rising and most Americans expecting a long conflict, the Iran war could remain a major political issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
