Majority of Americans say Iran war has failed, ‘not worth the cost,’ poll shows

Published August 5, 2026 6:55pm ET



Most of the country believes the monthslong war between the United States and Iran has failed to achieve its goals and views it as an unsustainable attrition, according to a new poll.

A Marquette Law School Supreme Court poll conducted at the end of July found that 88% of respondents said the U.S. has “not achieved its goals” compared to 12% who said the war has been a success. Additionally, 75% said the war has not been “worth the cost,” and 25% said it has been an effort well spent.

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