Majority Oppose US-Israel Iran War, Trump Handling

A majority of Americans oppose the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran and disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict, according to multiple recent national polls. The war, which began on February 28 with joint strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and leadership, has drawn widespread public skepticism amid rising casualties and economic disruptions.

The surveys, conducted in early March among thousands of likely voters and U.S. adults, reveal consistent patterns of discontent. In one poll of over 1,200 respondents, 53 percent disapproved of the U.S. strikes, while 43 percent approved. Another survey found 56 percent opposed the war overall, with only 33 percent in support. Approval of Trump's management stood at 36 percent, compared to 56 percent who disapproved. A plurality of 48 percent viewed the war as unjustified, against 31 percent who saw it as warranted. These figures mark lower initial support than typically observed at the outset of recent U.S. military interventions.

The conflict stems from efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear weapons program and curb its regional influence, following Iran's refusal to negotiate. U.S. and...