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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Merin Rebecca Thomas

Most Americans Say Iran War Was A Mistake As Economic Worries Grow, Poll Finds

According to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll, 76% of Americans reacted negatively to President Donald Trump’s warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not reach an agreement. (Credit: AFP)

Most Americans believe the U.S. made the wrong decision in using military force against Iran, while financial pressures and rising costs continue to shape public anxiety, according to a new poll by ABC News, The Washington Post and Ipsos.

The survey has found that 61% of Americans say the U.S. military action against Iran was a mistake, while 36% say it was the right decision. Respondents were asked whether the U.S. "did the right thing" in using force or whether it was a mistake, with a clear majority expressing opposition.

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