Do you support or oppose the UK assisting the USA in the capture of oil tankers evading sanctions against Russia or Iran (sometimes called a “shadow fleet”)?

Do you support or oppose the UK assisting the USA in the capture of oil tankers evading sanctions against Russia or Iran (sometimes called a “shadow fleet”)? Published on 8 January 2026 → Survey conducted on 8 January 2026 on 4308 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

13%

Somewhat support

24%

Somewhat oppose

17%

Strongly oppose

17%

Don’t know

29%

Strongly support

13%

Somewhat support

24%

Somewhat oppose

17%

Strongly oppose

17%

Don’t know

29%

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