Donald Trump's Iran War Seen as 'Mistake' by Historic Margins—New Poll
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows that 61 percent of Americans believe President Donald Trump's war with Iran was a mistake, a significantly higher level of opposition than seen at the start of past U.S. military conflicts. While most Republicans support the war, majorities of Democrats and independents oppose it, and concerns are growing over rising gas prices, terrorism risks, and damage to international alliances. The war, which began in late February following coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has expanded across the region and resulted in thousands of deaths, including over 1,700 civilians.
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By Mandy TaheriPolitics and Culture ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A majority of Americans say President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is a “mistake,” a share nearly three times higher than those who said the same about the Iraq War shortly after the 2003 invasion, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.The sentiment comes nearly three months into the war, and as Trump’s approval rating has slipped and gas prices are rising, adding to cost-of-living concerns.What To KnowThe poll of 2,560 people found that 61 percent of Americans believe it was a mistake for Trump to start the Iran war.Republicans largely back Trump’s decision, with 79…
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