Recent sociological studies in the United States have revealed a significant divide in public opinion regarding military actions against Iran. According to a joint survey conducted by PBS News, NPR, and Marist, 56% of respondents oppose attacks on Iranian targets, while 44% support the use of force. This finding aligns with data from a Washington Post study on March 2, where 47% of respondents insisted on an immediate cessation of military operations.
Criticism also extends to the foreign policy course of President Donald Trump's administration in the context of the Middle Eastern crisis. About 54% of respondents disapprove of the actions of the White House, while only 36% support the president's policy. Despite these sentiments and ongoing diplomatic efforts, on February 28, the US and Israel began active military operations.
The escalation of the conflict has already led to serious consequences for security in the region. As a result of joint attacks by the US and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking officials were killed. In response, Iran launched massive strikes on Israeli targets and American bases in Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain. According to Iranian Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour, the number of civilian casualties has already reached 926, raising deep concerns within the international community about the potential further escalation of the conflict.
