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January 15, 2020

41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, that increased U.S. sanctions will push Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program.

January 7, 2020

Reaction to Trump’s Iran Strike Is Another Party Line Vote

Voters are evenly divided over President Trump’s decision to have a top Iranian general killed, but as is generally the case with questions regarding the president, it’s a party line vote. More voters than ever, however, now fear war with Iran is likely.

June 27, 2019

More Fearful of Iranian Nuclear Attack, Voters Expect Trump Sanctions to Work

Voters are more worried about a nuclear attack from Iran, but most think President Trump’s stepped-up sanctions against the Iranians will force them to back off their nuclear program.

June 19, 2019

Most See U.S.-Iran War As Likely

Most voters suspect Iran of the recent torpedo attacks in the Gulf of Oman and say there’s a good chance of war for the United States in the days ahead.

May 8, 2019

Voters Are More Welcoming of Trump’s Hard Line on Iran

As tensions escalate with Iran over its nuclear weapons program, voters here are more supportive of President Trump’s get-tough attitude but are not optimistic that it will bring needed change.

August 9, 2018

Half Think New Iran Sanctions Will Be Effective in Renegotiating Nuclear Deal

The Trump administration announced this week that it will re-impose trade sanctions on Iran that had been previously suspended under the 2015 nuclear agreement...

July 27, 2018

37% Call for U.S. Military Action Against Iran

Voters here are closely divided over the need to take military action against Iran, but most now believe a stronger international reaction is necessary to stop the Iranians from building a nuclear bomb.

July 26, 2018

73% Say It’s Likely Iran Will Develop Nuclear Weapons

Voters continue to believe there's a strong possibility Iran will create a nuclear weapon soon, but they rate the threat of an Iranian nuclear attack as greater for Israel than for the United States.

May 10, 2018

Voters Torn Over Whether Trump Too Aggressive or About Right With Iran

Following President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran, few voters accuse him of a lack of aggressiveness with the Iranians, and more think he’s on the right course.

April 27, 2018

Voters Still See Iran Nuclear Deal as Ineffective

As the deadline approaches for President Donald Trump to decide whether the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, a majority of voters continues to believe it has done little to cease the development of nuclear weapons in Iran. But that figure has been trending downward since details of the Obama administration's plan began to emerge.

January 4, 2018

Just 27% Say Trump Too Aggressive With Iran

President Trump continues to tweet his strong support for pro-democracy protesters in Iran and his criticism of the authoritarian regime they hope to replace, prompting an angry response from the Iranian government. But few voters think he’s gone too far.

September 19, 2017

Most U.S. Voters Consider Iran An Enemy

As President Donald Trump mulls his options on the Iran nuclear deal, most voters continue to view Iran as an enemy but have mixed feelings on how Trump has dealt with the Middle Eastern nation.

February 6, 2017

Most Support Renewing Sanctions On Iran After Missile Tests

Voters strongly support President Trump's decision to reimpose economic sanctions on Iran after it tested a ballistic missile and a cruise missile, both capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

December 8, 2016

Should Trump Scrap The Iran Deal?

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly promised during his campaign that he would dismantle the “disastrous” nuclear deal the Obama administration negotiated with Iran last year. Voters doubt Iran will hold up its end of the bargain but are closely divided as to whether the new president should keep the deal or renegotiate it.

August 12, 2016

Most Still Question Iran Nuclear Deal

Opponents of the Iran nuclear deal reached last year are accusing the Obama administration of paying a secret ransom to Iran after it was revealed that the United States sent $400 million in cash on the same day four U.S. detainees were released by the Iranian government. The president denies the ransom allegations, saying the payment was related to an older dispute, but most voters continue to express pessimism about the nuclear deal.

January 6, 2016

Voters Want to Steer Clear of Saudi-Iran Spat

Voters here are worried about the escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran but think America needs to mind its own business.

September 10, 2015

Most Think Iran Unlikely to Honor Nuclear Weapons Deal

Despite the opposition of most members of Congress, the Obama administration appears to have maneuvered its nuclear weapons deal with Iran into reality. But most voters still don’t trust Iran to play ball.

September 3, 2015

Voters Say Obama Needs Congress' OK for Iran Deal

The Obama administration has reportedly secured enough votes in Congress to override a congressional challenge of its deal over Iran’s nuclear program. But most voters still think Congress needs to approve the deal, and many want their congressional representatives to reject it.

July 23, 2015

U.N. Wins Few Votes for Iran Deal Here at Home

The United Nations Security Council earlier this week endorsed the agreement the Obama administration has negotiated with Iran to slow the Iranian nuclear development program. But most U.S. voters aren’t impressed.

July 16, 2015

Most Say No Deal With Iran If Congress Doesn't Agree

Voters aren’t enthusiastic about the final deal negotiated by the United States and several other countries to limit Iran’s nuclear program. They also believe even more strongly that President Obama needs Congress' okay before moving forward with the deal.