A majority of Americans want the United States to bring its conflict with Iran to a close rather than continue military pressure, according to a new CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday.
The poll found that 78 percent of respondents believe the United States should end the conflict now, while 22 percent said military and diplomatic pressure should continue until Iran agrees to additional concessions.
The findings come days after President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran with the goal of ending hostilities between the two countries. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly signed the agreement remotely following negotiations that culminated during the G7 summit in France.
The survey also found significant support among Republicans for ending the conflict. Sixty percent of Republican respondents said the United States should conclude the confrontation, while 40 percent favored continuing pressure until Iran makes further concessions.
Among Republicans who identify with the MAGA movement, opinion was more divided. Fifty-six percent supported ending the conflict, while 44 percent said the U.S. should continue its efforts until additional Iranian concessions are secured.
According to CBS News, the survey was conducted between June 17 and June 19 among 2,519 U.S. adults nationwide. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.4 percentage points.
Trump said the negotiations had produced a framework for peace and that remaining details would be finalized over the next 60 days.
“The deal’s all signed,” Trump said following the ceremony at the Palace of Versailles. He also pointed to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes, saying commercial traffic was beginning to resume.
Trump argued the agreement could help stabilize the Middle East while reducing energy prices and boosting investor confidence.
“We got along very well with Iran,” Trump said. “I think a lot of great things are going to happen with the Middle East right now.”
Separate polling cited by Breitbart News found majority support among voters for the preliminary agreement, suggesting the administration’s diplomatic efforts have received a favorable initial reception from much of the public.
The diplomatic process remains ongoing. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland on Sunday for the first direct talks between American and Iranian officials since the signing of the memorandum.
Negotiators face several challenges, including tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and renewed clashes involving Iran-backed Hezbollah forces and Israel, developments that could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.
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