Trump Says ‘Americans Are Not Against War With Iran’ Despite Polls News Today
US President Donald Trump insisted on Wednesday (July 22nd) that Americans are not opposed to an ongoing war with Iran, arguing that public anger was driven mainly by rising fuel prices rather than opposition to the military campaign.
Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters before traveling to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for a dignified transfer ceremony honoring four members of the U.S. military killed in the conflict.
“Americans are not against war,” Trump said. “Poll, poll just came out, Americans don’t want high gas prices, but they’re not against war.”
His comments came despite several recent polls showing growing public opposition to the conflict. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released last week found that 68% of Americans believe the war is “not worth fighting,” while only 28% said it is.
Another Economist/YouGov poll found that 55% of respondents wanted the US to stop attacking Iran, compared to 27% who supported continued military strikes.
Trump defends Iran campaign amid rising costs
The US military operation also examined its financial impact. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that the campaign cost US taxpayers $37.5 billion, defending the administration’s request for additional emergency military funding.
The conflict has also pushed up global energy prices and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten a key route for international oil supplies.
Trump threatens more strikes over Hormuz attacks
Trump recently escalated his warnings against Tehran, saying the US would attack Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Whenever the Islamic Republic of Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, be it a rocket, missile, drone or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT.” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He also indicated that Washington had no immediate plans to end the military operation, saying: “We are not done at all … we are not leaving right now.”
The Iran conflict is fueling oil price concerns
The latest escalation comes as tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s restrictions on commercial shipping have disrupted global energy flows.
The crisis has pushed oil prices higher and increased pressure on the White House, with rising gasoline prices becoming a political challenge ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Rubio says US is open to talks but doubts Iran’s intentions
Despite the military escalation, senior US officials have said Washington remains open to diplomacy.
In a speech in Manila, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was willing to act but questioned Tehran’s commitment.
“We remain open to negotiating it. But right now, it doesn’t look like they’re serious about it,” Rubio said.
The remarks come as both sides continue military and diplomatic manoeuvres, with no clear path to an end to the conflict.
