Most Americans Support Ending U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict
A majority of Americans support immediately ending U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Concerns about escalation are high among the public.
Most Americans believe the United States should immediately end its involvement in the conflict with Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed. Conducted from June 21-23, 2025, the survey began fielding immediately following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets and closed before Iranian strikes on a U.S. military base in Qatar.
The poll found that 84% of Americans are concerned about the conflict escalating. Only 36% supported the recent U.S. airstrikes, with 45% opposing them. Furthermore, 60% disagree that the strikes make America safer, indicating widespread public apprehension.
Public opinion on the matter is sharply divided along partisan lines. While 69% of Republicans supported the airstrikes, only 13% of Democrats and 29% of independents agreed. Similarly, views on President Donald Trump's handling of Iran policy are split, with half of respondents disapproving.
More broadly, 69% of Americans stated that the U.S. should not engage in military action in the Middle East unless directly threatened. This sentiment was shared across political affiliations.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,139 adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.