Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Iran

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
Americans Choose Diplomacy to Deal with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the United States think the best way to persuade Iran to drop its nuclear aspirations is by relying on economic and diplomatic efforts, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 73 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 18 per cent think it would be best to take military action against Iran. Nov 14, 2007
Americans Doubt Iran Sanctions Will Work
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States think imposing financial penalties against Iran will prove ineffective in the long run, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 60 per cent of respondents say stiff economic sanctions are not likely to force Iran to disband its nuclear program. Nov 4, 2007
Europe Won’t Side With U.S. on Iran, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States doubt the country’s European allies will endorse the current administration’s fight to prevent Iran from developing nuclear capabilities, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents think U.S. allies in Europe will not offer support on this matter. Oct 29, 2007
Netanyahu Best to Deal with Iran, Israelis Say
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Israel think a former prime minister would do a better job than other political leaders in addressing a potential nuclear threat from Iran, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 26 per cent of respondents pick Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu for this task. Oct 29, 2007
Americans Chide Iran, But Say No to New War
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in the United States think the Iranian government is attempting to develop nuclear weapons and is responsible for arming militias that kill American soldiers in Iraq, but they reject taking military action against Iran, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 68 per cent of respondents would oppose a decision by the U.S. government to attack Iran, up five points since May. Oct 24, 2007
Russians Review Collaboration with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Russia are divided in their assessment of their country’s current relationship with Iran, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 38 per cent of respondents want Russia’s collaboration with Iran’s nuclear program to continue despite the diplomatic strains it has caused, while 28 per cent disagree. Oct 19, 2007
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