How well or badly do you think the U.S. conflict with Iran is going?

How well or badly do you think the U.S. conflict with Iran is going? Published on March 16, 2026 → Survey conducted on March 16, 2026 on 25660 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very well

14%

Somewhat well

14%

Neither well nor badly

12%

Somewhat badly

16%

Very badly

32%

Not sure

12%

Very well

14%

Somewhat well

14%

Neither well nor badly

12%

Somewhat badly

16%

Very badly

32%

Not sure

12%

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