Support for U.S.-Iran Conflict Wanes Among Iranian Americans as Civilian Casualties Rise

A recent survey conducted by Zogby Analytics reveals a significant shift in sentiment among the Iranian American community regarding the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran. While opinions were evenly divided at the onset of hostilities, nearly two-thirds of respondents now oppose the military engagement. This 17-percentage-point increase in opposition follows the realization that the Iranian regime remains intact despite early expectations of a swift collapse, coupled with mounting reports of civilian deaths.

Jamal Abdi, president of the National Iranian American Council, argues that the data challenges narratives suggesting the diaspora broadly supports the war effort. He suggests that previous claims of community consensus were largely driven by political advocacy for regime change rather than a reflection of reality. The poll, which carries a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points, also indicates that 70 percent of those surveyed now believe President Donald Trump should bring the conflict to an end.

The findings have sparked debate within the community, with some critics questioning the representativeness of the polling methodology. As President Trump prepares to address the nation regarding the future of the military campaign, the data highlights a growing divide between the initial hopes of some diaspora members and the current humanitarian toll of the conflict. The results suggest that Iranian Americans are now more critical of the war than the general American public.