By Gloria Ogbonna
A new national poll suggests that a large majority of Americans want the United States to bring its conflict with Iran to an end rather than continue military pressure, reflecting growing public support for diplomacy and a peaceful resolution.
According to a recent CBS News/YouGov survey conducted between June 17 and June 19, most Americans believe the United States should end the conflict with Iran now. The poll asked respondents, “The Conflict with Iran: What Should the U.S. Do Now?” and found that 78 percent favored ending the conflict immediately, while 22 percent supported continuing the confrontation until Iran makes additional concessions.
The findings indicate broad public support for de-escalation following months of heightened tensions and military actions involving the two countries. The survey also examined opinions among Republican voters, revealing that a majority within the party shared similar views.
Among Republicans, 60 percent said the United States should end the conflict now, while 40 percent favored continuing pressure on Iran until further demands are met. Support for ending the conflict was also strong among Republicans who identify with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. According to the poll, 56 percent of MAGA Republicans supported ending the conflict, while 44 percent preferred continuing military and diplomatic pressure until Iran agreed to additional terms.
CBS News noted that the survey was conducted using a nationally representative sample of 2,519 U.S. adults. Researchers weighted the results based on factors including age, gender, race, education level, and voting patterns from the 2024 presidential election. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.4 percentage points.
The survey results come shortly after President Donald Trump announced a significant diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. Following meetings during the G7 summit at the Palace of Versailles in France, Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to formally end hostilities between the United States and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly signed the agreement remotely.
The preliminary agreement has generated considerable attention both domestically and internationally. A separate national survey conducted by Quantus reportedly found strong majority approval among American voters for the diplomatic framework established by the MOU.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, President Trump confirmed that the agreement had been finalized and stated that negotiators would spend the next 60 days working through remaining details. He also expressed optimism about the future of U.S.-Iran relations and the broader stability of the Middle East.
Trump noted that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was beginning to resume following disruptions caused by the conflict. He said efforts were underway to clear remaining obstacles in the strategic waterway and predicted that shipping operations would soon return to normal.
“The deal’s all signed,” Trump said, adding that ships had already begun moving through the region again and that the situation was steadily improving.
The president also emphasized what he described as positive economic effects stemming from the agreement, pointing to declining oil prices and strong stock market performance. Trump argued that the diplomatic breakthrough could help reduce instability in the Middle East while creating favorable conditions for global energy markets.
Despite the progress, challenges remain. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland on Sunday to participate in the first direct talks between U.S. and Iranian officials since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Those negotiations are expected to address several unresolved issues, including security concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional tensions involving Iran-backed groups. Observers say the talks will be crucial in determining whether the preliminary agreement can evolve into a lasting peace arrangement.
Diplomats and international leaders are closely monitoring developments as both sides work to transform the framework agreement into a comprehensive and durable settlement. While significant obstacles remain, the latest polling suggests that a substantial majority of Americans support efforts to end the conflict through negotiation rather than continued military engagement.
As discussions continue in Switzerland and across diplomatic channels, the future of U.S.-Iran relations may depend on whether leaders can maintain momentum toward a peaceful resolution that addresses security concerns while avoiding a return to open conflict.
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