A recent survey from Quinnipiac University reveals that half of registered voters believe that a U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear program would enhance American safety. This poll was conducted shortly after President Trump ordered a bombing in a Middle Eastern nation.
The survey posed a hypothetical question about whether U.S. military operations aimed at Iran’s nuclear facilities would make Americans feel safer. Results showed that 50% felt less safe, 42% felt safer, while 8% were unsure or chose not to respond.
There’s a noticeable split along party lines: 76% of Democrats reported feeling unsafe, while only 14% felt safe. On the other hand, 80% of Republicans, compared to 13% of Democrats, indicated that military action would make them feel safer.
Among independent voters, 58% said they feel safe, and 35% agreed they would feel safer after a strike.
When discussing the prospect of the U.S. joining Israel in a military strike against Iranian nuclear sites, the survey found a similar partisan divide. Overall, 51% opposed such action, while 42% were in favor. Seven percent were unsure or didn’t answer.
Support among Republicans for this decision was high, with 81% backing it, while only 15% opposed. Conversely, 75% of Democrats were against it, with 15% in favor. Independents leaned toward opposition, reporting 60% against the strike and 35% in support.
Support for Israel’s strikes against nuclear and military targets in Iran was higher overall, with 50% in favor and 40% opposed.
This survey was conducted amid rapidly changing events, including a limited retaliatory strike by Iran on a U.S. Air Force base in Qatar. Following that, President Trump announced a mediated ceasefire agreement, which seemed tenuous at first but appeared to hold by the end of Tuesday.
The Quinnipiac poll was carried out from June 22 to June 24, 2025, involving 979 registered voters, with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
