WANA (Jun 05) – Nearly 70 percent of the American public wants an immediate end to the three-month-old war against Iran and the pursuit of a diplomatic agreement, according to a new joint poll released by The Economist and YouGov.

 

The surge in public discontent comes as internal congressional pressure mounts against President Donald Trump, compounded by skyrocketing domestic gasoline prices that have fueled widespread societal dissatisfaction across the United States.

 

Decisive Public Opposition to the War

The poll, conducted between May 29 and June 1, 2026, surveyed 1,604 American citizens. The findings reveal that a vast majority of the American public strongly opposes the White House’s wartime policies:

  • 68% of respondents explicitly stated that the United States should “reach an agreement as quickly as possible to end the war with Iran.”
  • 11% opposed pursuing an immediate agreement.
  • 21% expressed uncertainty or remained undecided.

 

War Consequences Rattle Domestic Markets

This growing public dissatisfaction is directly linked to the economic fallout of the war on the daily lives of American citizens. Continued hostilities and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global energy transit chokepoint—have severely rattled international markets.

 

According to official statistics from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States has soared to $4.24. In comparison, the average price during the same period last year was just $3.14. This one-dollar-per-gallon spike in fuel costs is placing unprecedented financial strain on American consumers.

 

Congressional Revolt Against Trump’s Strategy

In tandem with shifting public opinion, the U.S. House of Representatives has witnessed intense polarization and a bipartisan revolt against Trump’s war-making policies toward Iran.

 

On Thursday, lawmakers passed a resolution by a vote of 215 to 208 aimed at forcing Donald Trump to bring an end to the military conflict with Iran. In a notable break from party lines, all Democratic representatives were joined by four Republicans—Representatives Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tim Burchett, and Warren Davidson—in voting in favor of the measure.

 

While political analysts describe the resolution as “largely symbolic” due to legal disputes surrounding its actual enforcement mechanism, the willingness of Republican lawmakers to cross the aisle highlights a deepening fracture within Washington’s political establishment and the growing isolation of Trump’s military strategy against Tehran.