71% of Americans Demand Congress End Iran War

Seventy-one percent of U.S. adults want the new Congress to pass legislation ending the war with Iran, according to a Reuters and Ipsos poll released Tuesday.

The survey, which concluded on Monday, shows that a majority of Americans across the political spectrum are pushing for immediate action to stop the conflict. The war began in February when President Donald Trump joined forces with Israel to initiate hostilities.

Support for ending the fighting cuts across party lines. Ninety-three percent of Democrats favor the move, while 51 percent of Republicans agree. This sentiment follows last week's midterm elections, where Democrats won their largest majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives since at least 2008. The new Democratic leadership will officially assume power when Congress is sworn in on January 3.

Respondents also expressed strong support for reversing economic policies. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed back efforts to repeal import tariffs established by the Trump administration. The conflict with Iran has driven up fuel prices, adding to inflation caused by new taxes on hundreds of imported goods. Trump has argued that the war is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and that his tariffs protect American industry from cheaper foreign imports.

When asked about priorities for the first 100 days, nine in ten respondents identified cost of living issues as the top focus. Topics such as artificial intelligence regulation, immigration reform, and climate change received smaller shares of support. Democratic leaders have pledged to prioritize these cost concerns and force an end to the hostilities.

Public opinion on the parties remains mixed. Trump’s approval rating stands at 32 percent, near the lowest point of his career. Forty-five percent of Americans view Democrats favorably, while 51 percent view them unfavorably. Republicans fare worse, with only 35 percent favorable ratings and 60 percent unfavorable.

The poll found that 42 percent of respondents said it would be bad for the country if the new Congress attempted to impeach Trump, while 33 percent believed it would be beneficial. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to face an impeachment vote in the House this week, a move initiated by a Republican lawmaker. Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following the elections, even though Miller has described the Democratic Party as a domestic extremist group.

The survey collected responses from 1,705 U.S. adults nationwide and carries a margin of error of approximately two percentage points.