Fifty-seven percent of likely US voters would support military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program, according to a survey by the US-based public opinion polling company Rasmussen Reports.
The US intelligence community assess that Iran has not yet decided to build nuclear weapons, and Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The findings are based on responses from 1,107 likely US voters surveyed last week via telephone and online methods. The survey found that 77% of voters are concerned Iran may be developing nuclear weapons, including 44% who said they are “very concerned.” Only 18% said they are not concerned.
When asked about President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, 26% of voters said he has been too aggressive, while the same percentage — 26% — said he has not been aggressive enough. Thirty-three percent said his response has been about right, and 15% were unsure.
Among those who believe Trump has not been aggressive enough, 65% support US military action against Iran’s nuclear program.
Majorities of every political group expressed concern about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, including 81% of Republicans, 80% of Democrats, and 68% of unaffiliated voters. Support for a US military strike was strongest among Republicans at 73%, compared to 50% of Democrats and 48% of unaffiliated voters.
