69% of Americans Say Trump Has Not Explained Iran War Goals: Poll

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted from Friday through Sunday reveals that 69 percent of Americans, including four in 10 Republicans, believe US President Donald Trump has not "clearly explained the goals of US military involvement in Iran." Approval of the conflict has remained below 40 percent since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on February 28.

The survey adds to a growing number of polls showing rising public backlash against the war. A recent Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that 68 percent of Americans believe the war is "not worth fighting."

On Monday, Trump stated that he had decided to pause US strikes on Iran to give negotiations another chance, while threatening that he could order a restart of strikes if talks with Iran fail. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested additional funding for the war at a Senate hearing last week, where he disclosed that the war has cost $37.5 billion so far, up from the $29 billion estimated in May.

According to Mehr News, the poll indicates significant public skepticism about the administration's handling of the conflict with Iran.