Most Germans oppose war in Iran

"According to the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend survey, three-quarters of Germans feel threatened by the global situation and are very concerned. In Germany, the US-Israeli military operation has been met with widespread rejection. Six out of ten Germans don't consider the offensive justified. However, this is significantly less than was the case with the US attacks on Venezuela in January 2026 and on Iraq in 2003."

"Voters' attitudes toward the war in Iran differ according to their party affiliations: Only 48% of voters for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the conservative bloc of Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) condemn the attack. However, among voters for parties to the left of center, the figure is as high as 82%."

"Germans are very concerned about the consequences of the conflict: Three-quarters of those surveyed fear that the hostilities will spread to other countries. Eight out of ten are concerned about the impact of the Middle East war on global trade. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, leaving numerous oil tankers stuck."

US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have triggered widespread concern in Germany. According to an ARD Deutschlandtrend survey of 1,317 voters, 75% of Germans feel threatened by the global situation. While 60% oppose the military operation, this represents less opposition than previous US military actions—72% rejected the 2026 Venezuela attack and 80% opposed the 2003 Iraq War. Political affiliation significantly influences views: only 48% of AfD and CDU/CSU voters condemn the strikes, compared to 82% of left-leaning voters. Germans express deep concerns about regional escalation, global trade disruption from blocked shipping routes, rising oil prices, and humanitarian consequences for Iranian civilians. A majority fears military conflict is overriding international law.

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