Low polling support for Iran war poses challenge for Trump

Published March 10, 2026 5:05pm ET



President Donald Trump is facing headwinds when it comes to public opinion over the surprise U.S.-Israeli joint operation against Iran that started on Feb. 28, an action that has gotten more unpopular as the military engagement has continued.

Recent polling shows that not only does the military operation remain unpopular, but support for the Iran war is also even lower than support for previous wars when they first began— a warning sign for Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

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