A new national poll shows that only about one in four Americans support President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran, while a larger share believes he moves too fast when it comes to using force.
The survey, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos over the weekend, came just hours after the launch of Operation Epic Fury. The joint U.S. and Israeli campaign targeted Iranian sites and resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Public Opinion Splits Along Party Lines
According to the poll, 27 percent of Americans approve of the strikes. In contrast, 43 percent disapprove, and nearly three in ten say they are unsure.
Party affiliation plays a major role in how people view the operation. Among Republicans, 55 percent support the strikes, while 32 percent oppose them. On the other hand, 73 percent of Democrats disapprove, and just 7 percent approve.
Independents fall somewhere in between. About 44 percent disapprove of the military action, 19 percent support it, and nearly four in ten remain undecided.
Majority Say Trump Is Too Quick to Use Military Force
Beyond support for the strikes, the poll also highlights broader concerns about the president’s approach to foreign policy. Overall, 56 percent of respondents say Trump is too willing to use military force to advance U.S. interests.
That view dominates among Democrats, with nearly nine in ten agreeing. Six in ten independents share the same concern. Even among Republicans, nearly a quarter say the president moves too quickly toward military action.
Trump’s overall job approval rating stands at 39 percent in the latest survey, down one point from mid February.
Trump Dismisses Polling Concerns
President Donald Trump brushed aside the polling numbers in an interview with the New York Post. He said he does not focus on surveys and instead aims to do what he believes is right.
He argued that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs political calculations. Trump also claimed that many Americans quietly support his actions, describing what he called a silent majority.
Conflict Escalates in the Middle East
The operation has pushed the Middle East into another volatile chapter. U.S. officials say Israel is targeting Iranian leadership, while American forces are striking military sites and ballistic missile facilities that pose what they describe as an imminent threat.
Iran has already responded with retaliatory actions against Israel and other regional targets. Trump warned that any severe retaliation would trigger an unprecedented response from the United States.
The poll took place before the Pentagon confirmed the first American casualties in the operation. Officials later reported that three U.S. service members were killed and five more were seriously wounded.
In recent months, Trump has also ordered strikes in Venezuela, Syria, and Nigeria, adding to debate over his foreign policy strategy.
