Poll finds broad US disapproval of handling of Iran war

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First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 6:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A University of Massachusetts poll reports that more than two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the Iran war, while four in five say it has raised food and gas prices.

SO WHAT?

The conflict is affecting US public opinion and household costs, increasing domestic political and economic pressure.

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kfgo.comen

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Aug 31, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

umass.eduen

New UMass Amherst Poll Finds Over Two-thirds of Americans Disapprove of President Trump's Handling of Iran War, as 4-in-5 Say the War Has Increased Food and Gas Prices : UMass Amherst

Aug 31, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

umass.eduen

Over Two-thirds of Americans Disapprove of President Trump's Handling of Iran War, as 4 in 5 Say the War Has Increased Food and Gas Prices : UMass Poll : UMass Amherst

Aug 31, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC