Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran

"Only one in four respondents approved of the US-Israeli attacks. The Reuters-Ipsos poll was conducted beginning on Saturday and closing on Sunday, before the administration of President Donald Trump announced that the first US troops had been killed in the conflict. The early findings could have a significant effect on how the Trump administration moves forward in the days ahead and on how lawmakers respond to the attacks, particularly as they look to a punishing midterm election season."

"The Reuters-Ipsos poll suggested that the US public does not share that view, with 43 percent of respondents saying they disapproved of the war and another 29 percent saying they were unsure. Approval among Republicans was stronger, but not resounding, with 55 percent saying they approved of the strikes, 13 percent disapproving and 32 percent unsure."

"Perhaps most significantly, about 42 percent of Republicans said they would be less likely to support the operation if it led to US troops in the Middle East being killed or injured. About 74 percent of Democrats disapproved of the strike, with 7 percent approving and 19 percent unsure."

Following US-Israeli military operations against Iran and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a Reuters-Ipsos poll reveals limited public support for the strikes. Only one in four respondents approved of the attacks, while 43% disapproved and 29% remained unsure. Republican approval reached 55%, though 42% of Republicans indicated they would withdraw support if US troops suffered casualties. Democratic disapproval was substantially higher at 74%. The Trump administration announced the first three US military deaths on Sunday, with Trump promising to continue the operation until objectives are achieved. The poll findings may significantly influence how lawmakers and the administration proceed, particularly as midterm elections approach.

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