Issue Watch
Iran
Iranian Election a Sham for Most Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States believe last month’s presidential ballot in Iran was free and fair, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 82 per cent of respondents think the results released by the Iranian government were a fraud and an attempt to steal the election.
Jul 3, 2009
Canadians Think Iranian Election Was Fraudulent
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the most recent presidential ballot in Iran was not free and fair, according to as poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 44 per cent of respondents believe the election was completely fraudulent and that the opposition won, while 25 per cent claim there were major irregularities, but the president would have been re-elected anyway.
Jun 25, 2009
Most Israelis Would Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Sites
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Israel would support resorting to military action if diplomatic efforts to curb Iran’s alleged ambitions to develop nuclear weapons fail, according to a poll by the Hebrew University. 52 per cent of respondents would support bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Jun 24, 2009
Americans Want Diplomatic Talks with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their federal administration should hold diplomatic talks with the leaders of Iran, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 59 per cent of respondents agree with this rationale.
Apr 16, 2009
Americans Believe Iran is Developing Weapons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States remain convinced that Iran’s nuclear program is not peaceful, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 77 per cent of respondents think Iran intends to develop nuclear weapons.
Feb 6, 2009
Few Americans Back Military Action in Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States believe there is no need to launch military action against Iran right now, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 61 per cent of respondents believe Iran can be contained with diplomacy, and 20 per cent believe it is not a threat to the U.S. at this time.
Oct 2, 2008
Americans Remain Divided on Attacking Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States have differing opinions on whether their government should take military action against Iran, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 41 per cent of respondents think Washington should destroy Iran’s purported ability to make nuclear weapons, while 46 per cent disagree.
Aug 5, 2008
Americans Gauge Effect of McCain, Obama on Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States believe neither of the country’s presumptive presidential nominees would have an impact on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 63 per cent of respondents think Iran is not likely to stop developing nuclear weapons if Democrat Barack Obama wins the election, while 58 per cent feel the same way if Republican John McCain is victorious.
Jun 7, 2008
Iranians Endorse Greater Exchange with U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Iran would favour adopting a series of measures to improve bilateral relations with the United States, according to a poll by worldpublicopinion.org and Search for Common Ground. At least 70 per cent of respondents would approve of increasing tourism and providing more access to each other’s media.
Apr 21, 2008
Clash of Civilizations Avoidable, Say Iranians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Iran think Muslim and Western cultures are not doomed to fight each other, according to a poll by worldpublicopinion.org and Search for Common Ground. 64 per cent of respondents think it is possible for the two cultures to find common ground, up six points since December 2006.
Apr 19, 2008
Iranians Support Nuclear Power, Not Weapons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in Iran approve of the country’s official policy regarding the use of nuclear technology, according to a poll by WorldPublicOpinion.org. 66 per cent of respondents want to have a full fuel cycle nuclear energy program, and only 20 per cent say the country should also develop nuclear weapons.
Apr 16, 2008
Most Iranians Are Open to Dialogue with U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Iran want their government to hold official and direct talks with the United States, according to a poll by Terror Free Tomorrow. 61.3 per cent of respondents favour the start of unconditional negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
Mar 13, 2008
Israelis Reject Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Israel would oppose taking unilateral action against Iran, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 67.2 per cent of respondents think their country should not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities alone, while 20.9 per cent would support such a strategy.
Dec 12, 2007
Two-Thirds of Americans Think Iran Seeks Nukes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The recent revelation of a U.S. intelligence report has had little effect on the views of adults in the United States on Iran, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 66 per cent of respondents believe Iran has not stopped its nuclear weapons program.
Dec 10, 2007
Western Europe Wants Diplomacy to Deal with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in five European countries and the United States have a clear idea of the best way to persuade the Iranian government to abandon its nuclear program, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by France 24. At least 44 per cent of respondents in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain—as well as 36 per cent of American respondents—think the international community should rely on diplomacy.
Nov 16, 2007