Poll: US-Iran Conflict Seen as "Not Worth It," Trump Approval Rating Drops to 36%

Odaily Odaily News A recent Focaldata poll indicates that a majority of American voters believe the Trump administration's military actions in Iran are "not worth the cost." The survey, conducted from June 26 to 30, covered 1,795 registered voters and has a margin of error of ±2.7%.

Data shows that 58% of respondents believe the current costs of this conflict are not worthwhile. Concurrently, 44% of voters think the conflict has left the U.S. in a weaker position in its relationship with Iran, while only 31% believe the U.S. has gained an advantage.

Regarding the so-called "Memorandum of Understanding" reached between Washington and Tehran, the poll reveals widespread skepticism among voters. Approximately 66% of respondents believe the agreement has done little to improve peace and stability in the Middle East and may even exacerbate instability or increase the risk of conflict; only about 20% think it contributes to achieving peace.

The poll shows that only 36% of voters approve of Trump's performance in office, a decrease of 2 percentage points from the previous month. Among them, support from independent voters dropped to 21%, a decline of 8 percentage points month-over-month, representing a more significant decrease.

This trend puts pressure on the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections in November 2026. In the survey, 44% of respondents said they would support Democratic candidates in the congressional elections, 6 percentage points higher than the 38% who support Republicans; a month ago, the Democratic lead was 4 percentage points.