Would you support or oppose Royal Navy ships being sent to the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping from Iranian attacks?

Would you support or oppose Royal Navy ships being sent to the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping from Iranian attacks? Published on 23 March 2026 → Survey conducted on 23 March 2026 on 5200 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

15%

Somewhat support

27%

Somewhat oppose

18%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don't know

22%

Strongly support

15%

Somewhat support

27%

Somewhat oppose

18%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don't know

22%

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