Poll Shows 60% of Americans Oppose US Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict

A clear majority of Americans do not want their country to intervene militarily in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a new poll by The Economist/YouGov, as reported by Anadolu English. The poll, conducted among 1,512 U.S. adults, reveals that only 16% support military action, while 60% oppose it. The remaining 24% are undecided.

These findings come at a time of growing international tension, with Israeli strikes on Iranian targets triggering concerns of a broader regional war. However, American public opinion appears firmly against repeating the cycle of costly foreign interventions that defined much of the post-9/11 era.

Bipartisan Opposition Reflects a Shifting Mood

Notably, resistance to involvement cuts across party lines. The survey found that 65% of Democrats, 61% of Independents, and 53% of Republicans oppose U.S. military action. This widespread skepticism signals a broad realignment of American foreign policy priorities among the electorate.

For many Americans, the past two decades of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan have left a lasting imprint. War fatigue, economic uncertainty at home, and a desire to focus on domestic issues appear to be driving the bipartisan reluctance.

Trump Faces Internal GOP Pressure

President Donald Trump now faces a crucial decision: whether to support U.S. military strikes on Iran. Speaking through White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, Trump said Thursday that he would decide within two weeks, citing a possible window for diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.

“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” the statement read.

However, Trump is also contending with internal pushback from within his own base. Prominent conservative voices—including commentator Tucker Carlson, strategist Steve Bannon, Senator Rand Paul, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene—have all publicly warned against U.S. intervention.

Their argument is consistent: direct involvement in another Middle Eastern conflict would not only risk American lives and resources but also contradict the “America First” philosophy Trump campaigned on.

Wariness of Another Foreign Entanglement

Analysts say the pressure on Trump reflects a deeper transformation within the Republican Party, where isolationist and nationalist sentiments are increasingly dominant. The memory of long, expensive military operations abroad has made both voters and leaders wary of repeating history.

Furthermore, with domestic issues such as inflation, immigration, and healthcare dominating public discourse, foreign military intervention ranks low on the list of national priorities for most voters.

A Public Opinion Trump Can’t Ignore

With tensions rising in the Middle East and domestic pressures mounting, the poll results are likely to weigh heavily on President Trump’s decision-making. Engaging in a foreign conflict now risks alienating key segments of his support base—many of whom backed him for his firm stance against “endless wars” and his promises to prioritize American interests at home. As criticism mounts from within his own party, Trump must carefully balance geopolitical strategy with the clear message from the American public: stay out.