56% disapprove of US strikes on Iran: Survey

Key points from the Left

• A CNN poll shows 56% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's airstrikes against Iran, while 44% approve.
• The survey indicates 58% believe the strikes will increase the Iranian threat to the US, with 39% saying the US did not try enough diplomacy before the strikes.
• Most Americans, 65%, feel Trump should get congressional approval for further military action, reflecting high distrust in his decision-making.
• Disapproval is higher among younger Americans, with 68% disapproving of military action, and 73% supporting congressional approval for future actions.

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Key points from the Center

• President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, June 21, 2025, called Operation Midnight Hammer.
• The strikes aimed to target Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites amid escalating tensions and reports of ceasefire violations by Iran and Israel.
• A CNN and SSRS poll conducted June 22-23 with 1,030 adults found that 56% of Americans disapprove of the strikes, and 65% want congressional approval for further military action.
• The poll showed 55% of Americans distrust Trump’s judgment on use of force in Iran, 60% of Democrats and 44% of Republicans strongly disapprove of the airstrikes, and 58% believe these attacks increase the Iranian threat.
• The results suggest broad public skepticism about the strikes with sharp partisan divides and widespread calls for congressional oversight amid continuing conflict.

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Key points from the Right

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