Context:

A CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's decision to launch airstrikes against Iran, with 56% expressing disapproval. Strong partisan divides are evident, as Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the strikes while most Republicans support them, though younger Republicans and Republican-leaning independents display skepticism. The poll shows that 58% of Americans believe the strikes increase the Iranian threat to the US, and a significant portion thinks the US did not make sufficient diplomatic efforts before resorting to military force. Trust in Trump's decision-making is low, with 55% expressing little or no trust, and a majority believe he should obtain congressional approval for further military actions. There is little public support for deploying ground troops into Iran, as 68% oppose such a move, and even supporters of the airstrikes are generally against it.

Dive Deeper:

• The CNN poll indicates that 56% of Americans disapprove of the airstrikes on Iran, while only 44% approve, highlighting a significant opposition to the military action.

• Partisan divisions are stark, with 88% of Democrats opposing the strikes compared to 82% of Republicans who approve; however, younger Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are more skeptical of the strikes.

• A majority of respondents, 58%, think the airstrikes will heighten the threat from Iran, with only 27% believing the threat will decrease, and the rest seeing no change.

• There is a prevalent belief that the US did not exhaust diplomatic avenues before resorting to military force, with only 32% feeling enough diplomatic effort was made.

• Trust in President Trump's decision-making regarding the use of force in Iran is low, with 55% of Americans expressing little or no trust, and 65% believe he should seek congressional approval for further military actions.

• Opposition to sending ground troops into Iran is strong, with 68% against it, including a majority of those who support the airstrikes, indicating a reluctance to escalate military involvement.

• The poll reflects a generational divide, as Americans under 35 are most likely to disapprove of the strikes and express skepticism about Trump's military decision-making, with younger Republicans notably questioning the effectiveness and necessity of the strikes.