Majority of Americans back Israeli airstrikes on Iran, poll shows

Survey reveals partisan split on Israeli strikes against Iran's nuclear sites, with 60% of Republicans supporting action while majority of Democrats oppose it

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran, Iran, on the early morning of June 13, 2025. (Photo by SAN / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by SAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by SAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images))

But the poll indicates a partisan divide.

Six in 10 Republicans said they support the airstrikes, but that backing dropped to 35% among independents and 32% among Democrats.

Twenty-seven percent of Republicans opposed the Israeli airstrikes, with a third of independents and just over half of Democrats opposed.

The poll was conducted before Israel's unprecedented attack on Iran, named "Operation Rising Lion," which included strikes on both the Islamic State's nuclear program and military leaders.

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in the swing state of New Hampshire. He covers the campaign trail from coast to coast."

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