AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
What the U.S. Should Do Next in the War with Iran
Which of these comes closest to what you think the U.S. should do when it comes to the current war with Iran? If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too.
Latest wave fielded July 23 to 27, 2026. Primary source: AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, July 2026 AP-NORC Center Poll, July 23 to 27, 2026.
Trend
What the U.S. Should Do Next in the War with Iran: July 23 to 27, 2026, percent of respondents
Toplines
| Field dates | Continue military action against Iran | Pause military action and seek a renewed ceasefire through negotiations | Completely stop military action against Iran | Don't know enough to say | Skipped/refused | Sample (n) | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23 to 27, 2026 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 1 | 1,165 | ±3.7 |
Sources
- AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, July 2026 AP-NORC Center Poll, July 23 to 27, 2026, accessed October 13, 2026.
- AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, July 2026 AP-NORC Center Poll, topline, accessed October 13, 2026.
Cite
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, "What the U.S. Should Do Next in the War with Iran," in Middle East Forum, U.S. Opinion on the Middle East, https://polls.meforum.org/q/apnorc-iran-war-next/.