Just one in three Americans support Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals - poll

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 34% of Americans support the war on Iran, with 69% saying President Trump has not clearly explained US goals. Approval has remained below 40% since strikes began on February 28. Trump's approval rating rose to 37%, up three points. The poll highlights public uncertainty and potential political impact ahead of midterm elections.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that only one in three Americans support the ongoing war on Iran, marking the lowest approval since the conflict began five months ago. The survey, conducted Friday through Sunday, found that 69% of respondents, including four in 10 Republicans, believe President Donald Trump has failed to clearly explain the goals of US military involvement in Iran. Trump has offered shifting objectives, including aiding Iranians to topple their leaders, neutralizing ballistic-missile capabilities, and preventing nuclear weapons. The poll also showed Trump's approval rating ticking up to 37%, a three-point increase from last month's low. Public disapproval is weighing on Trump and Republicans ahead of November midterm elections, with independent voters favoring Democratic congressional candidates by 36% to 20%. The war has driven gasoline prices above $4 per gallon, up from $3 before the conflict. To date, 18 American soldiers have died, with thousands of casualties in Iran and Lebanon. The poll gathered responses from 1,246 US adults with a 3-percentage-point margin of error.