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Wed 18 Jun 2025 6:28 pm - Jerusalem Time

Americans, by a 60% majority, do not want a war with Iran.

A poll conducted by The Economist in partnership with YouGov between June 13 and 16 shows that, as speculation grows about whether US President Trump intends to join forces with Netanyahu in his war on Iran, Americans are expressing dissatisfaction with the way US President Donald Trump is handling issues related to the warring countries, according to the poll published on Wednesday.

When respondents were asked whether they "approve" or "disapprove" of Trump's dealings with Israel and Iran, 37% said they approved of dealings with both, while 44% disapproved of his dealings with Israel and 41% disapproved of his dealings with Iran. Trump's net approval rating for Iran is -4, and for Israel -7.

The poll found that 50% of Americans consider Iran an enemy of the United States, 25% consider it an unfriendly country, and 5% consider it an ally or friend.

The poll found that 50% of Americans consider Iran an enemy of the United States, 25% say it is not a friend, and 5% say it is an ally or friend.

Majorities showed they support diplomacy over the use of force. A majority (56%) believe the United States should enter into negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, including 58% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans. This represents a sharp drop in opposition compared to 2015, when 32% of Americans—most notably 52% of Republicans—opposed nuclear talks during the Obama administration, according to a YouGov.hsj'bu d,y, poll.

At the level of general American attitudes that transcend partisanship, only 16% of Americans believe that the United States should intervene militarily, while 60% oppose it.

The poll also found that 36% of Americans consider Israel an ally of the United States, while nearly half say it is a "friend" or are unsure. Ten% consider Israel an unfriendly country, and 6% describe it as an enemy.

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Americans, by a 60% majority, do not want a war with Iran.

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