"Over 40% (45%) of the UK public opposes the ongoing military action by the US and Israel in Iran, while only 22% support the strikes. Concerns about escalation and economic repercussions are rising; more than three-quarters (76%) of UK adults are anxious that the UK may be drawn more deeply into the conflict."
"There is little desire for direct military involvement, with only 18% believing that the UK should participate in military action against Iran. This includes 6% who support joining the US-Israeli offensive airstrikes and 12% who endorse defensive airstrikes aimed at neutralising Iran's military threat."
"Support for military action increases significantly if UK interests are directly targeted. While only a quarter (24%) of the public would back the use of UK facilities for offensive airstrikes, two in five (42%) would approve of their use for defensive strikes to prevent imminent attacks."
"A significant majority (80%) of the public is concerned about the potential impact of the conflict on global oil prices and energy supplies. Most (73%) also expect the conflict to affect the UK economy, with three in ten (30%) anticipating a significant impact."
An Opinium poll reveals significant UK public opposition to military strikes against Iran, with 45% opposing compared to 22% supporting. Three-quarters of UK adults worry the country may be drawn deeper into the conflict. Only 18% believe the UK should participate militarily, split between 6% supporting offensive airstrikes and 12% endorsing defensive measures. Many prefer non-military approaches: 22% oppose involvement entirely, 11% advocate diplomatic de-escalation, and 12% support humanitarian aid only. Support for military action increases if UK interests face direct threats, with 42% backing defensive use of UK facilities and 47% supporting offensive airstrikes if Iran attacks UK territories. Eighty percent express concern about oil price impacts, while 73% expect economic effects. The US is blamed most (32%), followed by equal responsibility views (16%), Iran (18%), and Israel (13%). Only 9% consider the action legal, while 39% deem it illegal.
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