Polled Americans have sent a clear message to the White House. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most people expect President Donald Trump to order troops into the war with Iran. But they do not support that decision. The survey offers a consensus of public opinion as the administration considers its next moves.
Donald Trump’s new poll regarding Iran war revealed
The survey, which polled 1,545 U.S. adults from March 17 to March 19, carries a margin of error of about 3%. However, its findings are significant: 65% of polled Americans believe Donald Trump will ultimately order soldiers into Iran for a large-scale ground war. However, support for such an action is nearly nonexistent, with only 7% backing the idea.
This Donald Trump-Iran war poll indicates a deep divide between public expectation and public desire. While 34% of respondents said they would support sending U.S. ground troops into Iran, but only in the form of special forces. Whereas a clear majority, as in 55%, stated they do not support sending any troops at all.
The data further reveals a stark partisan split regarding the current war. According to the poll, 77% of Republicans approve of the U.S. strikes on Iran. This support drops dramatically among other groups, with only 28% of independents and a mere 6% of Democrats voicing approval. Overall, the survey found that 37% of Americans approve of the war, while 59% disapprove.
These figures are released as the administration reportedly weighs significant military options. On March 17, a recent report citing three sources and a U.S. official claimed that the White House is considering deploying thousands of troops. Potential missions under discussion include securing “safe passage for oil tankers” in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and potentially invading Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital hub for oil exports. Another possibility mentioned in the report is seizing Iran’s stock of highly enriched uranium.
As the situation develops, it remains unclear what Donald Trump’s next steps will be regarding a potential large-scale deployment of U.S. troops to Iran.
