Trump is not the only one losing patience with the Iran war, so is the American public

Published May 20, 2026 7:25am ET



IGA POLL: ‘IRAN WAR IS BROADLY UNPOPULAR’: Polls are not always accurate, but when it comes to how Americans are feeling about the Iran War, the surveys are at least consistent. “The war with Iran is broadly unpopular — many doubt whether the fight is worth the costs and say it affects their vote,” is the top-line conclusion of the latest poll conducted at the end of April by the Institute for Global Affairs. 

Among the findings:

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