CBS News poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement

Key Points:

• Most Americans want the Iran war to end, especially those hardest hit by rising gas prices, though many doubt the U.S. achieved its strategic or economic goals and question whether the conflict was worth the costs.
• A majority believe Iran's nuclear program has not been permanently stopped and that Iran will continue to threaten its regional neighbors, with skepticism about the current agreement benefiting U.S. interests or promoting pro-U.S. leadership in Iran.
• There are divisions within the president's Republican base, with about 40% advocating for continuing the conflict until Iran concedes more and opposing leaving the current regime in power.
• Public opinion suggests the administration prioritizes ending the war now rather than claiming success in meeting its objectives, and while gas prices have stabilized the president’s approval ratings slightly, many remain concerned about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional threats.
• Overall, Americans view the conflict as having created more problems than it solved, with significant uncertainty about Iran’s strength and future actions, and half of the public rejecting ending the war without a change in Iran’s leadership.