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Trump approval level falls to record lows as Americans belived Iran war not worth the cost - report

The Jerusalem Post

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July 5, 2026

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According to the poll, 58 of American voters think the war was not economically worth it, while 40 said the war left the US in a weaker position than the one it held before.

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Tehran Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most

TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING, he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 23, 2026

Most Americans say Iran war not worth costs, Trump approval falls to match lowest in second term

Most Americans say Iran war not worth costs, Trump approval falls to match lowest in second term A majority of Americans (52 percent) now say that the US war on Iran is not worth its costs, while only 24 percent agree that it is, according to a Reuters/IPSOS poll on Tuesday. The poll also showed that only 23 percent of Americans say that the US is in a stronger position with Iran after the war, whereas 35 percent consider the US position to be weaker. US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has also fallen to 34 percent, matching the lowest level that it has reached since the beginning of his second term in office.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Voters Hit Trump With Humiliating Verdict on His War

Evan Vucci / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump has been dealt a fresh political blow after a new poll found a clear majority of Americans do not think his war on Iran has been worth it.The latest nationwide Financial Times/Focaldata survey, conducted June 26-30 among 1,795 registered voters, suggests Americans remain deeply unconvinced by the conflict’s outcome. Nearly six in 10 voters (58 percent) said the war was not worth the cost, while 44 percent believed it had weakened the United States’ position against Iran. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] NOW - Trump: "The Iran War has been a tremendous military success...

NOW - Trump: The Iran War has been a tremendous military success... the oil prices are lower than they were when I started.@disclosetv

NDTV

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iran War Backlash? Trump's Approval Slips As Voters Question $67 Billion Cost

FT poll shows 58 of voters say Iran war wasn't worth the economic cost; Trump's approval falls to 36.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil Prices Rise 5 Percent After Trump Says Deal 'Is Over'

New posts11:11Oil Prices Rise 5 Percent After Trump Says Deal 'Is Over'Moments after US President Donald Trump said thedeal with Iran had ended,oil prices on global markets rose by more than 5 percent.Brent Crude rose 5.3 percent to 78 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 5.4 percent to more than 74 a barrel.The United States struck more than 80 targets in Iran after

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Related coverage for "Trump approval level falls to record lows as Americans belived Iran war not worth the cost - report": Tehran Times — Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most. Middle East Eye — Most Americans say Iran war not worth costs, Trump approval falls to match lowest in second term. The Daily Beast — Voters Hit Trump With Humiliating Verdict on His War. Disclose.tv — [Video] NOW - Trump: "The Iran War has been a tremendous military success.... NDTV — Iran War Backlash? Trump's Approval Slips As Voters Question $67 Billion Cost. Iran Herald — Oil Prices Rise 5 Percent After Trump Says Deal 'Is Over'