April 11, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Apr. 11, 2003 - The fall of Baghdad has not led Americans to believe the war in Iraq is over, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 81 per cent of respondents say either major battles or minor fighting are to be expected in the following days.

(CPOD) Apr. 11, 2003 - The fall of Baghdad has not led Americans to believe the war in Iraq is over, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 81 per cent of respondents say either major battles or minor fighting are to be expected in the following days.

Most respondents would not like the apparent end result to encourage future conflicts against other countries. Almost 70 per cent of respondents say action against North Korea, Iran or Syria should not be considered.

In the diplomatic front, 51 per cent of respondents deem "very important" to revitalize relations with countries that opposed military action against Saddam Hussein.

Polling Data

Do you think the war in Iraq is over?

Yes	15%
No (Major battles)	37%
No (Minor fighting)	44%
Not sure	4%

The United States believes Iran, North Korea, and Syria are either providing assistance to terrorists or attempting to develop weapons of mass destruction. Should the U.S. go to war against these countries?

	North Korea	Iran	Syria
Yes	28%	24%	24%
No	67%	69%	68%

How important is it for the U.S. to restore relations with countries that opposed military action?

Very important	51%
Somewhat important	24%
Not too important	11%
Not important at all	12%

Source: Gallup / CNN / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 495 American adults, conducted on Apr. 10, 2003. Margin of error is 5 per cent.