PNN – A new CBS poll shows that a majority of Americans want an end to the war with Iran, while feelings of hopelessness and doubt regarding the conflict have surged.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing CBS News/YouGov poll released Sunday evening, 58 percent of respondents expressed “uncertainty” regarding a U.S. war with Iran, 57 percent felt “hopelessness,” 36 percent felt “pessimism,” and only 19 percent felt “optimism.”
Additionally, 70 percent believe a war with Iran would be more difficult than U.S. President Donald Trump predicted, while 20 percent expect it to unfold as he predicted, and only 4 percent describe it as easier.
CBS reported that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open remains important to most Americans—especially given rising domestic gasoline prices—yet this does not mean the public believes the task will be easy. Consequently, the preference for avoiding war with Iran remains the majority view.
The U.S. outlet added that the public still feels it lacks a clear understanding of day-to-day events in the Strait of Hormuz—a sentiment that has persisted for weeks and months. Furthermore, most people feel that President Trump is not helping to clarify the situation for the public, as they believe he portrays the circumstances more favorably than reality warrants.
Citing the difficulties the U.S. has faced regarding a potential war with Iran, CBS News reported that half of Americans describe the cost of gasoline as difficult or overwhelming—even though prices have retreated slightly from their peak. Yet, the link to a conflict with Iran remains significant, as those most adversely affected by fuel costs are particularly opposed to military action.
A poll conducted by the network and YouGov—surveying 2,193 American adults between July 22 and 24 with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points—revealed that 83% of young Americans aged 18 to 29 favor ending the war against Iran, while only 17% in this age group advocate for continuing it.