Iran war, rising gas prices fuel economic concerns; most say conflict not going well, don't want regime left in power, CBS News poll finds
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Key Points:
- Most Americans want to stop Iran's nuclear program, ensure freedom for the Iranian people, and consider it unacceptable to leave the current regime in power after the conflict, but they also prioritize ending the conflict as quickly as possible due to growing economic pressures at home.
- Rising gas prices linked to the conflict have increased pessimism about the U.S. economy, with many believing the war will weaken the economy in the short term and opposing paying more for gas during the conflict.
- A majority of Americans feel the conflict with Iran is not going well and express uncertainty due to a perceived lack of clear explanation from the Trump administration about the war's goals and duration.
- Support for the conflict is largely concentrated among President Trump's Republican base, who have confidence in his
