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Poll: 75% of Americans Fear Iran’s Response to Nuclear Facility Strikes
Majority of Americans Concerned Over Escalation After Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Sites
A recent joint poll conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist reveals that 75% of American adults are either “concerned” or “very concerned” about potential retaliatory actions by Iran following U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
The survey highlights deep divisions among Americans regarding the military operation, with half opposing the strikes and the other half supporting them. The airstrikes, carried out by the U.S. Air Force on June 22, involved six bunker-busting bombs targeting underground nuclear sites.
Bipartisan Anxiety Over Iran’s Reaction
The concerns cut across party lines:
- 88% of Democrats expressed worry
- 63% of Republicans shared similar fears
- 74% of independents also voiced apprehension
Despite differing opinions on the strikes themselves, the poll underscores widespread unease over possible escalation.
Perceptions of Iran as a Threat
The survey also examined how Americans view Iran’s role in global security:
- 48% consider Iran a “major threat” to U.S. security
- 39% see it as a “minor threat”
- 13% believe Iran poses no threat
No Shift in Public Opinion on Trump’s Foreign Policy
The poll found no significant change in American attitudes toward President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, with approval levels remaining steady since April:
- 52% disapprove of his international approach
- 41% approve
The findings reflect ongoing polarization over U.S. military actions in the region, with a clear majority wary of unintended consequences.
This report is based on polling data from PBS News, NPR, and Marist.
