Poll: US Support for Iran War Drops to 31% as Trump Approval Hits Record Low

Public support for the U.S. military campaign against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, while President Donald Trump's approval rating remains at a record low, according to a Reuters-Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey indicates that only 31% of Americans now back the war, a significant decline from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month.

The four-day poll, which closed on Monday, August 24, 2026, found that 69% of Americans do not support the military action. The drop in backing is particularly notable among Republicans, traditionally the president's strongest base. While 69% of Republican respondents still support the war, that figure is down from 77% in March. For the second consecutive Reuters-Ipsos poll, Trump's overall approval rating stood at 33%, the lowest level recorded for him in either his first or second term.

The conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, has stretched into its sixth month. Trump has repeatedly defended the campaign as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. However, the war has brought significant economic costs. Iran has maintained a de facto blockade of...