Recent national polls reveal that a vast majority of Americans oppose Donald Trump's impending military strikes on Iran.

As the Middle East stands on the precipice of a devastating regional conflict, the United States military has amassed a massive strike force near the Persian Gulf. With President Donald Trump openly floating the idea of regime change and military intervention against Tehran, the American public has officially delivered its verdict—and the message is a resounding "no."

Despite the administration's intense rhetoric and a rapid buildup of naval and air assets, recent nationwide polling reveals that a vast majority of US citizens are deeply opposed to initiating a new war in the Middle East. As the White House weighs its final military options, multiple data points indicate a massive public disconnect between the government's military readiness and the voters' wishes. According to a recent survey conducted by The Economist and YouGov, nearly half of the country (49%) strongly or somewhat opposes the U.S. using military force to attack Iran. Only a mere 27% expressed support for an impending strike.

Furthermore, a separate Quinnipiac University national poll delivered an even starker reality check: a staggering 70% of American voters do not want the US military to intervene in Iran's internal chaos or launch preemptive strikes. Widespread reluctance to go to war isn't because Americans view Tehran favorably. In fact, a new AP-NORC poll confirms that 61% of US adults consider Iran an "enemy," and 48% remain highly concerned about its advancing nuclear program. Real issue lies in a severe domestic trust deficit regarding leadership. The AP-NORC data highlights that only 3 in 10 Americans have "a great deal" or "quite a bit" of trust in President Trump’s judgment when it comes to the use of military force abroad. More than half of the electorate trusts his foreign policy decisions "only a little" or "not at all."

As with most major issues in modern American politics, opinions on the impending military strikes are sharply divided along partisan lines:

• Republicans: Remain largely supportive of the President’s aggressive posturing, with roughly 58% backing military action against Iran's strategic and nuclear facilities.
• Democrats and Independents: Are fiercely opposed. Over 76% of Democrats and 54% of Independents outright reject the idea of an unprovoked military offensive.

Adding to the administration's domestic hurdles, voters are demanding strict institutional oversight. Polling reveals that 70% of voters believe the President must seek explicit congressional approval before initiating any military action against another sovereign nation. This poses a significant challenge for Trump, who has actively bypassed the traditional legislative security briefings, drawing fierce condemnation from lawmakers.

Political Risks on the Horizon: For the current administration, launching major combat operations carries massive domestic risks. The public memory of prolonged, costly conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan remains fresh. While a rapid strike might satisfy defense hawks, the polls clearly show that average American voters have zero appetite for another endless war. If the situation escalates into a prolonged conflict involving US casualties, the White House could face a catastrophic political backlash.