Polling by America’s New Majority Project from 2024 and 2025 showed most Americans support military action against Iran to defend U.S. troops and interests. Clearer goals could strengthen support.
Key Takeaways
Most Americans say they oppose Operation Epic Fury, however, surveys by America’s New Majority Project, collected in 2024 and 2025, showed support for military action against Iran. That support was strong, it held up even when people were told it could lead to a bigger conflict, and the data suggests it can be recovered.
In February 2024, when armed groups funded by Iran were attacking American troops in the Middle East, nearly 54% of voters said the United States should strike Iran directly. When the survey warned that strikes could lead to a wider war, support barely dropped — still above 51%. Almost half of voters said they were more worried than before about the safety of troops overseas. Only about 28% thought the government was doing enough to protect them, while close to 47% said the response was not strong enough. Americans were ready for action and frustrated that it had not happened.
That frustration ran deep. Only 35% of voters believed a peace deal between Israel and Hamas would stop Iranian-backed groups from attacking American forces. In April 2025, just over half of registered voters said they believe “Death to America” is a genuine call for violence, not just political talk.