A CBS News/YouGov poll has revealed widespread support for ending the Iran war in the United States, with a clear majority of Americans expressing concern about the cost of the war.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll has revealed that approximately three-quarters of Americans want the Iran war to end, with a clear majority saying it is not worth the cost. 📺 DETAIL: A new CBS/YouGov poll has revealed that 78 percent of Americans want the Iran war to end. This includes 69 percent of Americans who say the Iran war was not worth the cost of entering in the first place and roughly six in 10 respondents who regard the conflict as a net negative. The findings of the poll were published on Sunday following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, subsequent peace talks in Switzerland, and renewed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The poll was conducted between June 17 and 19. The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran has temporarily reduced tensions and lowered gas prices, the latter of which spiked following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint in the global oil trade. Approximately 20 percent of global oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “You close [the Strait of Hormuz] and you won’t have a country,” President Donald J. Trump reportedly told Iranian officials. 🎯 IMPACT: The findings of the poll suggest that a clear majority of Americans want to see peace in the Middle East, especially to alleviate the inflationary pressures created by the Iran war. As such, voters are likely to welcome the Trump administration’s attempt to facilitate a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. 📺 FLASHBACK: On Wednesday last week, the Trump administration outlined a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which included immediate waivers on Iranian oil exports and $300 billion for reconstruction and economic development. The agreement also establishes a 60-day negotiation period to finalize terms regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. |
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