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Americans Reject Military Intervention as Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’

A recent YouGov poll finds public backing for diplomatic talks over military action despite President Trump’s escalating threats against Iran

Tehran, Iran
A majority of Americans — including most Democrats, Republicans and independents — do not want the U.S. military to get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a new poll.

Overview

  • Sixty percent of Americans oppose U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, including 65% of Democrats, 61% of independents and 53% of Republicans.
  • A majority of respondents (56%) support negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, while 28% favor stronger sanctions and 26% back restoring diplomatic ties.
  • Fifty percent of adults consider Iran an enemy of the United States and 61% say its nuclear ambitions pose a serious threat to U.S. security.
  • President Trump has intensified rhetoric, calling for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” threatening Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and signaling willingness for direct military action.
  • The Pentagon has deployed two carrier strike groups to the Eastern Mediterranean and Arabian Sea to reinforce U.S. military posture amid rising tensions.