Iran war unpopular among Americans; Iranian regime trying to exploit that, expert says
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that 60% of Americans believe it was a mistake to use military force against Iran, with 91% of Democrats and 71% of independents opposing the war. Iran's regime is trying to exploit this unpopularity with propaganda aimed at American and world audiences.
A recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted April 24-28 found that just over six in 10 Americans said it was a mistake to use military force against Iran. The unpopularity of the Iran war rivals that of the Vietnam War or the Iraq War. Republicans are expressing support, with 79% saying it was the right decision to attack Iran, while vast majorities of Democrats (91%) and independents (71%) said the U.S. made a mistake. Hussein Banai, an expert on Iran, said the Iranians are aware of the unpopularity of this war within the U.S. and are trying to exploit that with propaganda. The Iranian regime is trying to wait out President Donald Trump, hoping he gets desperate enough to give them a better deal. The poll also found skepticism that the U.S. will achieve its aims with the war, with a plurality saying it's too soon to tell if U.S. actions have been successful.
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