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A UMass Amherst Poll shows that 55% of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake and that President Trump handled the conflict poorly.

A new UMass Amherst national poll indicates that 55% of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake. The poll found that 80% of respondents believe the military actions against Iran increased the costs of gas and groceries.

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Additionally, a majority of the public disapproves of recent U.S. military actions against Iran, with only 25% of respondents agreeing that the United States is winning the war. President Trump received mixed reviews regarding his management of the conflict. The poll found that 55% of respondents said he handled the war with Iran not well at all. Among Republicans, 58% said he handled the issue well, while only 2% of Democrats and 8% of independent voters agreed. Data from the poll was collected from 1,000 people between August 21 and 2026. The margin of error is 3.5%.

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