Most Americans Remain Suspicious of Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations
Iran rated as most unfavorable nation out of 12 tested, but only about one-in-four Americans believe it is time to use military force.
Iran rated as most unfavorable nation out of 12 tested, but only about one-in-four Americans believe it is time to use military force.
Two-thirds of respondents stand by the conclusions of the 9/11 Commission, which blamed al-Qaeda for the attacks.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in three countries believe the Iranian government is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 71 per cent of Americans, 66 per cent of Canadians and 63 per cent of Britons agree with this notion.
In Britain and Canada, respondents prefer direct diplomatic negotiations, while one-in-four Americans support air strikes or a full-scale invasion.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Citizens in three countries foresee a U.S.-backed military intervention in Iran in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents in Britain, 56 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Americans regard this as a likely possibility.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Few people in Iran express confidence in
the ability of United States president Barack Obama to manage global
affairs, according to a poll by World Public Opinion and the University
of Maryland. 57 per cent of respondents say they have no confidence at
all in Obama.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.