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Poll Finds Weak Support for Iran Strikes as Congress Weighs War Powers Limits

Fresh polling and rare intraparty dissent signal mounting political risk for President Trump.

Overview

  • A Reuters/Ipsos survey that closed Sunday found 27% approval, 43% disapproval and 29% unsure on the U.S.-led strikes, with 56% saying President Trump is too willing to use military force.
  • The poll was completed before U.S. Central Command confirmed three American service members were killed and five wounded in the operation.
  • Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Ro Khanna are advancing War Powers resolutions to constrain further action, with Republican lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul voicing constitutional objections.
  • United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks and global protests mounted, while Brent crude jumped about 10% to roughly $80 as voters expressed concern over fuel costs.
  • Iranian media citing the Red Crescent reported more than 200 dead and over 700 wounded, figures that have not been independently verified.