Washington, DC (US), August 25, 2026, BNN Web Staff: US President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to their lowest level as public support for the ongoing US military campaign against Iran continues to decline, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
The four-day nationwide survey, which included 1,215 American adults, found that only 31 per cent of respondents backed US military action against Iran. Support has steadily weakened from 37 per cent in March and 34 per cent earlier this month. The poll has a margin of error of three percentage points.
Support for the conflict also declined among Republican voters. Around 69 per cent of Republicans said they supported the military action, compared with 77 per cent in March, indicating that the overall drop was partly driven by weakening support within Trump’s own political base.
The poll also showed that most Americans expect the conflict to continue for a considerable period. About 83 per cent of respondents said they believed the war with Iran would last “for an extended period of time”, up from 80 per cent earlier this month.
Political preferences have also shifted among independent voters. When asked which party they would support in congressional elections if voting were held today, 33 per cent of independent respondents chose Democrats, compared with 19 per cent who favoured Republicans.
The decline in Trump’s ratings comes against the backdrop of his 2024 presidential campaign, during which he had emphasised reducing inflation and avoiding prolonged military engagements.
Six months into the conflict with Iran, the economic impact has also become a concern. US gasoline prices are now more than one dollar per gallon higher than they were before the war, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, Washington has announced a fresh round of measures targeting individuals and organisations it accuses of supporting Iran’s weapons procurement networks, carrying out cyber intrusions against US energy, defence and health infrastructure, and facilitating illicit oil shipments.
Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, urged other countries to join the United States in holding those targeted accountable.
The latest poll highlights growing public unease over the duration of the conflict, its economic consequences and the continued US military involvement in the region.
