Reuters/Ipsos: only 25% of Americans support Iran strikes, 43% disapprove

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted March 3-4 found only approximately 25% of Americans support the US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, while 43% disapprove. 32% have no opinion. The partisan breakdown is stark: Republican support at 71% (down from Day 1 high of 84%), Democratic support at 15%, Independent support at 18%. The overall 25% is historically low for a new military operation — for comparison, the Iraq invasion in 2003 initially polled at 72% support. Key drivers of opposition: concerns about oil prices and economic impact (cited by 68%), fear of escalation to wider war (61%), and lack of clear objectives (54%). The poll creates a significant political problem: Trump's base is narrowing just as the conflict enters its most expensive phase ($48bn supplemental, potential extended operations). Democrats are using the poll to amplify War Powers messaging. The White House Press Secretary called the poll 'deeply flawed' and 'unpatriotic.'