SouthernWorldwide.com – A recent Fox News poll has revealed that a significant majority of American voters are skeptical that a new agreement will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Specifically, 64% of those surveyed believe it is unlikely that a peace agreement with the U.S. will deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This sentiment is shared across the political spectrum, with more than half of Republicans (53%), independents (69%), and Democrats (73%) expressing this doubt.
These figures echo public opinion from 2015, when the Obama administration finalized a deal with Iran. At that time, 63% of voters also doubted that an agreement would halt Iran’s nuclear program.
It is important to note that the majority of this survey was conducted prior to the Trump administration’s announcement on Monday. The announcement detailed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day ceasefire.
Regarding recent military actions, 58% of respondents believe the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action against Iran in February. Conversely, 41% consider it to have been the right decision.
A stark partisan divide is evident on this issue. A significantly higher percentage of Democrats (84%) view the military action as the wrong decision, while a strong majority of Republicans (75%) believe it was the right call.
Interestingly, voters who supported the U.S. military action are twice as likely to believe a peace deal will stop Iran compared to those who opposed it. This is reflected in the numbers: 50% of those who favored military action think a deal will be effective, versus 25% of those who opposed it.
The importance of addressing Iran’s nuclear program is widely recognized, with 76% of voters deeming it crucial. Even more critically, 87% of voters prioritize avoiding a long-term conflict, an increase of 7 percentage points since earlier this year.
This emphasis on avoiding prolonged conflict is bipartisan, with nearly 9 in 10 Democrats, Republicans, and independents all agreeing on its importance.
Concerns about escalating tensions with Iran leading to a protracted U.S. military commitment are widespread. A substantial 70% of voters express being extremely or very worried about this prospect.
This concern is prevalent among Democrats (82%) and independents (74%), as well as a majority of Republicans (56%).
President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran situation receives low marks from a majority of voters. Sixty-four percent disapprove of his job performance in this area, a figure that has remained steady since March.
While Republicans largely approve of his performance with 70% support, most independents (78%) and an overwhelming majority of Democrats (92%) disapprove.
Shifting focus to the conflict in Eastern Europe, voters favor the United States continuing to provide financial aid to Ukraine in its defense against Russia. This support persists even as fewer Americans believe the war directly impacts life in the U.S.
Overall, 59% of voters support continued U.S. funding for Ukraine, a sentiment that has remained relatively stable over the past two years. However, only 67% believe the Russia-Ukraine conflict has a significant bearing on domestic U.S. affairs, a decrease from the high of 85% recorded in early 2022 when the war initially broke out.
A partisan difference is also observed in views on Ukraine’s importance to the U.S. More Democrats (75%) than Republicans (62%) believe the conflict matters to the United States.
Furthermore, Democrats are more inclined to support continued U.S. aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. A 72% majority of Democrats favor this, compared to 50% of Republicans.
Voters are evenly divided on the current state of the war, with 48% believing Ukraine is winning and an equal percentage stating Russia is winning.
Democrats are more likely to believe Ukraine is gaining the upper hand, with 56% holding this view. In contrast, a majority of Republicans (53%) and independents (55%) believe Russia is currently winning.
In the Middle East, a slight majority of voters continue to express more support for Israel (54%) than for Palestine (42%).
Support for Israel has remained largely consistent since 2025, though it represents a decrease from a high of 68% in late 2023.
Currently, a significant 77% of Republicans side with the Israelis. On the other hand, 62% of Democrats side with the Palestinians, while independents are split, with 48% favoring Israelis and 45% favoring Palestinians.
A majority of voters still perceive developments in the Middle East as relevant to life in the U.S. Three-quarters, or 77%, believe events in the region matter, a slight decrease from 81% recorded a year ago.
The survey also delves into public opinion on the use of military force in other contexts. Voters express mixed views on using military force against suspected drug trafficking boats, with 52% in favor and 48% opposed.
However, a clear majority opposes the U.S. military intervening to bring about regime change in Cuba, with only 35% in favor and 64% opposed.
