Politico EU • May 2, 2026 09:13

Americans remain deeply skeptical of war in Iran, poll shows

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Sixty-one percent of U.S. adults said it was a mistake for the U.S. to use military force against Iran in a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Friday.

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Fri 10:00 - Washington Post

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Americans remain deeply skeptical of war in Iran, poll shows

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NYT Europe

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07:12

How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

Washington Post

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10:00

Poll: Trump’s Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels

A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows most Americans call the military action a mistake, even as Republicans remain strongly supportive. Many fear the conflict will lead to a recession.