A majority of Americans believe the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran has proved more challenging than the Trump administration expected, according to a new CBS News/YouGov survey.
The poll, conducted between 22 and 24 July, found that 76 per cent of respondents said the conflict had become more difficult than anticipated.
Only 20 per cent said the war had developed as expected, while 4 per cent believed it had turned out to be easier than expected.
The survey also revealed widespread concern among Americans about the continuing conflict.
Around 58 per cent of respondents said they felt uncertain about the situation, while 57 per cent reported feeling frustrated. Another 36 per cent said they felt pessimistic, compared with 19 per cent who expressed optimism.
The findings also suggest many Americans expect the conflict to continue for some time. According to CBS News/YouGov, most respondents said they believed the war would last for months or even years rather than ending quickly.
The poll found that public opinion remains divided over the balance of power in the conflict.
About 40 per cent of respondents said they believed the U.S. had the advantage, while 38 per cent said neither side appeared to have the upper hand.
Meanwhile, 22 per cent said Iran was in the stronger position.
The survey also found that President Donald Trump's handling of the war has received mixed reviews.
According to CBS News/YouGov, 42 per cent of respondents approved of Trump's handling of the conflict, while 54 per cent disapproved.
Public confidence in the president's portrayal of the war also appeared limited. Around 60 per cent of respondents said Trump had made the conflict sound as though it was going better than it actually was.
The poll found sharp partisan differences in attitudes towards the conflict, with Republicans significantly more likely than Democrats and independents to support the administration's approach and believe the U.S. was performing well.
The CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted among 2,193 U.S. adults between 22 and 24 July and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
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