Public Opinion Toward Iran

Do you favor or oppose expanding UN economic and diplomatic sanctions on Iran? (The Israel Project National Survey, March 18-20, 2008)

	December 2007	March 2008
Strongly favor	46%	40%
Somewhat favor	30%	30%
Somewhat oppose	13%	13%
Strongly oppose	8%	12%
Don't know/Refused to answer	3%	5%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Now is the time to toughen the sanctions to compel Iran to stop developing nuclear weapons. (The Israel Project National Survey, March 18-20, 2008)

Strongly agree	61%
Somewhat agree	18%
Somewhat disagree	7%
Strongly disagree	11%
Don't know/Refused to answer	2%

Assuming that Iran is successful at developing a nuclear bomb, do you believe...(The Israel Project National Survey, March 18-20, 2008)

America will be less safe than it is now from terrorism	65%
There will be no change	34%
Don't know/Refused to answer	1%

How much of a chance do you think there is that diplomacy and sanctions by the United States government can stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons? (The Israel Project National Survey, March 18-20, 2008)

Good chance	20%
Some chance	34%
Little chance	22%
Hardly any chance	22%
Don't know/Refused to answer	2%

How much of a chance do you think there is that diplomacy and sanctions by the United Nations and European Union can stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons? (The Israel Project National Survey, March 18-20, 2008)

Good chance	16%
Some chance	31%
Little chance	24%
Hardly any chance	28%
Don't know/Refused to answer	1%

Do you believe Iran represents a serious and immediate threat to the United States, a serious but not an immediate threat to the United States, or not a serious threat to the United States? (The Israel Project National Survey, December 10-12, 2007)

Serious/immediate	44%
Serious/not immediate	41%
Not serious	14%
Don't know/Refuse to answer	1%

As you may know, the sixteen United States intelligence agencies recently concluded in a new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) that Iran stopped work on its nuclear weapons program four years ago in 2003. Do you believe the U.S. intelligence assessment that Iran has ended work on its nuclear weapons program in 2003 or do you think the Iranian nuclear weapons program is still underway? (The Israel Project National Survey, December 10-12, 2007)

Strongly believe weapons program ended	16%
Not-so-strongly believe weapons program ended	11%
Not-so-strongly believe weapons program continues	18%
Strongly believe weapons program continues	51%
Don't know	4%

As you may know, British intelligence disagrees with the U.S. assessment and believes that Iran is secretly developing nuclear weapons. Which assessment do you believe – the U.S. assessment that Iran has stopped work on its nuclear weapons program or the British assessment that its nuclear weapons program continues? (The Israel Project National Survey, December 10-12, 2007)

Very much believe U.S. intelligence	12%
Somewhat believe U.S. intelligence	14%
Somewhat believe British intelligence	23%
Very much believe British intelligence	44%
Don't know/Refuse to answer	7%

Some say the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran means we are more safe because it shows the Iran threat from Iran is not as imminent as had been believed. Others say the estimate will make us less safe because it might lead to reduced pressure on Iran to stop its nuclear weapons capacity for good. Do you think the new estimate means we are more safe or that we will be less safe? (The Israel Project National Survey, December 10-12, 2007)

Strongly believe we are more safe	16%
Not-so-strongly believe we are more safe	11%
Not-so-strongly believe we are less safe	22%
Strongly believe we are less safe	42%
Don't know/Refuse to answer	8%

Is Iran an threat to the security of the Middle East? (ADL, October 2007)

An immediate threat	26%
A threat in near future	24%
A potential threat down road	30%
No threat at all	7%

Do you believe Iran is developing nuclear weapons? (ADL, October 2007)

Agree	71%
Disagree	15%

Do you think America should take military action to stop Iran from developing or trying to develop a nuclear weapons program? (ADL, October 2007)

	2005	2007
Yes	53%	42%
No	47%	46%

Do you think Israel should take military action to stop Iran from developing or trying to develop a nuclear weapons program? (ADL, October 2007)

	2005	2007
Yes	49%	47%
No	36%	39%

Would you support a U.S. military strike to prevent Iran from going nuclear? (Zogby International, October 29, 2007)

Yes

52%

Is such a strike likely before next year's presidential election? (Zogby International, October 29, 2007)

Yes

53%

(Of Jews polled) How supportive are you of a U.S. military strike on Iran? (Zogby International, October 29, 2007)

Very supportive	48%
Somewhat supportive	20%

Below is a list of threats. Please state whether you believe these threats are increasing, decreasing or staying the same. (Foreign Policy Magazine and The Center for American Progress, May 23-June 26, 2007)

Nuclear Iran

Increasing	89%
Staying the same	11%

Which comes closer to your opinion? (Foreign Policy Magazine and The Center for American Progress, May 23-June 26, 2007)

Iran is a threat that can be contained with diplomacy now	68%
Iran is not a threat to the United States at this time	17%
Iran is a threat to the United States that requires military action now	10%
Unsure	5%

Do you believe Iran's nuclear research program to be primarily for military or civilian purposes? (Foreign Policy Magazine and The Center for American Progress, May 23-June 26, 2007)

Primarily military	83%
Primarily civilian	17%

What is the likelihood of the United States resorting to military force in Iran before the end of January 2009? (Foreign Policy Magazine and The Center for American Progress, May 23-June 26, 2007)

Likely	35%
Unlikely	65%

Do you believe that Israeli government officials sharing facts about Iran's nuclear program and ties to terrorism are an effort to ducate the public about an important international issue, or biased and an effort to incite fear? (The Israel Project National Survey, January 2007)

Educate the public	47% (29% strongly)
Incite fear	38% (24% strongly)

Do you believe that American supporters of Israel sharing facts about Iran's nuclear program and ties to terrorism are an effort to educate the public about an important international issue, or biased and an effort to incite fear? (The Israel Project National Survey, January 2007)

Educate the public	51% (34% strongly)
Incite fear	37% (21% strongly)

Now, I'm going to read you some recent actions taken by Iran that have been reported in the media. Please tell me which TWO of the following worry you the most: (The Israel Project National Survey, January 2007)

	First Choice	Second Choice
An Iranian group has recruited more than 25,000 people to be suicide bombers in the US and Europe	31%	56%
The Iranian President has said Israel should be wiped off the map and has denied that the Holocaust ever happened	26%	46%
Iran has funded terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas	19%	44%
Iranians have killed hundreds of Americans in past terrorist attacks and in Iraq today	12%	26%
Iran has refused to allow international inspections of their nuclear program	30%	52%
Iran is working to develop a nuclear program and has promised to share that technology with others	22%	41%
Iran's nuclear developments have sparked an arms race and now many Arab countries also want to have nuclear materials	18%	40%
Iran's nuclear program is further destabilizing an already unstable region	17%	38%

Does Iran pose a direct threat to the existence of Israel? (POS, January 2007)

Yes	64% (48% strongly)
No	24% (10% strongly)

As you may know, Iran continues to NOT comply with UN security Council resolutions that demand Iran suspend its nuclear enrichment program and allow in UN inspectors. Now, assuming Iran continues its nuclear enrichment program despitethe UN Security Council resolutions, please tell me whether you support or oppose the following actions:

I. Ban all international weapons sales to Iran:

Total support	86%
Total opposition	12%
Strong support	73%
Somewhat support	13%
Somewhat oppose	5%
Strongly oppose	7%
Don't know/ REF	2%

II. The international community placing and enforcing economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran:

	1/07	11/06	9/06	5/06
Total support	83%	85%	78%	91%
Total opposition	14%	10%	17%	9%
Strong support	57%	61%	54%	70%
Somehwat support	26%	24%	24%	21%
Somewhat oppose	8%	6%	10%	6%
Strongly oppose	6%	4%	7%	3%
Don't know/REF	4%	5%	5%	1%

III. Targeted military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities by NATO:

	1/07	11/06	9/06	5/06
Total support	44%	48%	44%	44%
Total opposition	51%	46%	47%	52%
Strong support	26%	26%	24%	21%
Somewhat support	17%	22%	19%	23%
Somewhat oppose	22%	20%	18%	17%
Strongly oppose	30%	26%	29%	35%
Don't know/REF	5%	6%	10%	4%

IV. Targeted military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities by the United States and our allies:

	1/07	11/06	9/06	5/06
Total support	43%	34%	40%	28%
Total opposition	52%	61%	51%	69%
Strong support	23%	18%	22%	14%
Somewhat support	21%	16%	18%	15%
Somewhat oppose	17%	22%	16%	19%
Strongly oppose	35%	39%	35%	50%
Don't know/REF	4%	5%	9%	2%

V. The international community placing and enforcing economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran, even if it increases the cost of fuek in the United States by 20%:

Total support	73%
Total oppostion	23%
Strong support	45%
Somewhat support	28%
Somehwat oppose	9%
Strongly oppose	13%
Don't know/REF	5%

VI. Expand intelligence gathering efforts within Iran so that the United States' decision-making process is better informed as o Iran's capability and its intentions:

Total support	88%
Total opposition	9%
Strong support	66%
Somewhat support	22%
Somewhat oppose	4%
Strongly oppose	5%
Don't know/REF	3%

VII. Step up the surveillance of shipments to Iran to monitor and prevent suspected weapons of mass destructionrelated material from reaching Iran:

Total support	87%
Total oppostion	10%
Strong support	69%
Somewhat support	18%
Somewhat oppose	5%
Strongly oppose	5%
Don't know/REF	3%

How involved should the United States be in dealing with Iran? (POS, January 2007)

Very/somewhat involved	72%
Not very/not at all	25%

How involved should the United States be in dealing with Iran? (Public Opinion Strategies, January 18-21, 2007)

	Initial	Informed
Very involved	31%	36%
Somewhat involved	41%	43%
Not very involved	9%	8%
Not at all involved	16%	11%
Don't know	2%	2%
Refused	1%

Do you think that Iran’s resumption of research on nuclear fuel is to develop... (Public Opinion Strategies, January 18-21, 2007)

Nuclear Energy	13%
Nuclear Weapons	68%
Both	7%
Don't Know	11%

Still thinking about Iran... How worried are you that Iran might develop nuclear weapons? (Public Opinion Strategies, January 18-21, 2007)

Very worried	35%
Somewhat worried	37%
A little worried	15%
Not worried at all	12%

As you may know, Iran continues to NOT comply with UN Security Council resolutions that demand Iran suspend its nuclear enrichment program and allow in UN inspectors. Now, assuming Iran continues its nuclear enrichment program despite the UN Security Council resolutions, please tell me whether you support or oppose the following actions... The (FIRST/NEXT) one is... (Public Opinion Strategies, January 18-21, 2007)

	Totally Support	Totally Oppose	Strongly Support	Somewhat Support	Strongly Oppose	Somewhat Oppose	Don't Know/Refused
Ban all international weapons sales to Iran.	86%	12%	73%	13%	5%	7%	2%
The international community placing and enforcing economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran.	83%	14%	57%	26%	8%	6%	4%
The international community placing and enforcing economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran, even if it increases the cost of fuel in the United States by 20%.	73%	23%	45%	28%	9%	13%	5%
Expand intelligence-gathering efforts within Iran so that the United States’ decision-making process is better-informed as to Iran’s capability and its intentions.	88%	9%	66%	22%	4%	5%	3%
Step up the surveillance of shipments to Iran to monitor and prevent suspected weapons of mass destruction related material from reaching Iran.	87%	10%	69%	18%	5%	5%	3%

Please answer on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 meaning that you strongly disagree and 5 meaning that you strongly agree: A military confrontation between Iran and the United States is likely to occur within the next ten years.(World Public Opinion.org, December 11, 2006)

1	4%
2	15%
3	35%
4	18%
5	23%
Refused/Don't know	5%

How likely do you think it is that the US will take military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities in the next year or two? (World Public Opinion.org, December 11, 2006)

Not at all likely	9%
Not very likely	36%
Somewhat likely	36%
Very likely	13%
Refused/Don't know	7%

Here is a list of possible benefits that the US and other countries could provide to Iran in exchange for agreeing to stop enriching uranium. Please say for each one whether you favor or oppose being willing to do each of the following as part of a package in exchange for Iran agreeing to stop enriching uranium. (World Public Opinion.org, December 11, 2006)

	Favor	Oppose	Refused/Don't Know
The US making an official commitment to not use military force against Iran	38%	51%	11%
Europe committing to ensure Iranian access to enriched uranium	14%	73%	13%
Allowing Iran to join the World Trade Organization	54%	34%	12%
Lifting US economic sanctions against Iran	47%	40%	13%
Unfreezing Iranian assets held by the US	39%	50%	12%
Providing spare parts for civilian aircraft	52%	38%	10%
Repealing US legislation calling for regime change in Iran	44%	43%	13%
Transfer of nuclear energy technology to Iran	11%	79%	10%

Do you think it is a good idea or not a good idea to make an agreement whereby Iran would be allowed to enrich uranium, provided that this is limited only to low levels and UN inspectors would have full access to make sure that enrichment remained at low levels? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Good idea	55%
Not a good idea	38%

As you may know, Iran has been enriching uranium against the wishes of the US and the UN Security Council. Do you think the US: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Should demand Iran first stop enriching uranium before entering into talks	46%
Should not impose preconditions on Iran before entering into talks	50%

As a general rule, if leaders of some countries grow more afraid that the US will use military force against them, do you think, on balance, this tends to increase or decrease the likelihood that countries will try to acquire weapons of mass destruction? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Increase the likelihood	80%
Decrease the likelihood	15%

Some say that a campaign of repeated air strikes could fully destroy Iran’s nuclear program. Others say that even if air strikes took out some targets Iran would just rebuild its nuclear facilities in hidden underground shelters. Do you think that it is or is not possible to fully destroy Iran’s nuclear program through air strikes? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Is possible	37%
Is not possible	59%

Do you think the US should deal with the government of Iran primarily by: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Trying to build better relations	75%
Pressuring it with implied threats that the US may use military force against it	22%

Since the US has invaded and occupied Iraq, some people think that Iran is now more likely to make weapons of mass destruction to deter the US from attacking Iran. Others think that Iran is now less likely to make weapons of mass destruction because it is more afraid that the US will attack Iran if does make them. Do you think that since the US has invaded and occupied Iraq, Iran is now: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

	4/03	11/06
More likely to make weapons of mass destruction	24%	61%
Less likely to make weapons of mass destruction	68%	30%

Do you think that if the US demands that Iran stop enriching uranium and threatens to use air strikes against its enrichment facilities, Iran would or would not stop enriching uranium? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Would	16%
Would not	79%

As you may know, the United States and most of the world’s countries have signed a treaty called the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty or NPT. According to this treaty, the countries that have nuclear weapons have agreed to actively work together toward eliminating their nuclear weapons. The countries that do not have nuclear weapons, including Iran, have agreed not to try to acquire them. Were you aware that the US has agreed to this? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

	3/04	11/06
Yes	39%	51%
No	59%	46%

Do you favor or oppose the idea of having a nuclear weapons free zone in the Middle East that would include both Islamic countries and Israel? (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Favor strongly	41%
Favor somewhat	30%
Oppose somewhat	12%
Oppose strongly	9%
No Answer	9%

If Iran were to develop nuclear weapons do you think this would: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Increase its security because it would be able to threaten nuclear retaliation against an attacker	23%
Decrease its security because other countries in the region could feel threatened and might want to develop nuclear weapons too	72%

Currently there is a debate about whether the US government should announce that it has the goal of removing the existing government of another country that it sees as a problem, such as the government of Iran. Some people say that this is a good idea because it creates moral clarity and strengthens opposition to the government both inside and outside that country. Others say it is a bad idea because it violates the principle of national sovereignty and when countries feel threatened they are less cooperative and more likely to use dangerous means to protect themselves. Do you think announcing that the US has the goal of removing an existing government that it sees as a problem, is: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

A good idea	21%
A bad idea	72%

As you may know, the US and other members of the UN Security Council are trying to get Iran to refrain from enriching uranium as part of its nuclear energy program, because this could lead to the ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Some people have suggested that the US should be willing to commit to not attack Iran, on the condition that Iran commits to refrain from enriching uranium.
Others say that the US should not be willing to commit to not attack Iran, because Iran does other things that are negative for US security interests, so the US should keep the option of threatening Iran with military strikes.
Do you think the US should or should not be willing to commit to not attack Iran, on the condition that Iran commits to refrain from enriching uranium?: (The Worldpublicopinion.org/knowledge Networks Poll, 11/21-29/06)

Should be willing to make a commitment	47%
Should not be willing to make a commitment	45%

Support and opposition to specific measures on Iran (Zogby International, September 22-25, 2006)

	Support	Oppose
The use of U.S. ground troops	26%	70%
A strike on Iranian facilities carried out by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)	42%	47%

Which of the following positions about new countries developing nuclear fuel is closer to your own? (BBC World Service, May-July 2006)

	All countries should be free to produce nuclear fuel under United Nations oversight, because they have the right to have nuclear energy and should not have to depend on other countries	Because nuclear fuel can be developed for use in nuclear weapons, the United Nations should try to stop new countries from producing nuclear fuel but should provide them with the fuel they need	Neither / Depends	DK / NA
Australia	32	60	6	2
Brazil	28	60	8	5
Canada	31	59	6	3
Chile	26	55	9	11
China	44	42	8	5
Egypt	49	39	6	5
France	44	46	6	4
Germany	28	63	6	2
India	25	29	22	24
Indonesia	46	45	3	5
Iraq	42	51	-	3
Israel	30	59	3	8
Italy	29	57	12	2
Kenya	35	51	5	9
Mexico	33	60	8	-
Nigeria	38	48	4	10
Philippines	32	56	8	4
Poland	32	49	6	14
S. Korea	22	76	1	1
Russia	26	46	14	13
Spain	14	61	13	12
Turkey	51	29	8	12
Ukraine	26	50	11	13
UK	36	55	6	3
USA	29	56	7	7
Average	33	52	7	7

Do you think that Iran is producing nuclear fuel strictly for its energy needs or do you think it is also trying to develop nuclear weapons? ( (BBC World Service, May-July 2006)

	Iran is producing nuclear strictly for energy needs	Iran is also trying to develop nuclear weapons	Neither / Depends	DK / NA
Australia	21	65	5	10
Brazil	10	72	6	13
Canada	10	68	5	16
Chile	13	58	4	25
China	18	58	11	13
Egypt	38	54	4	4
France	10	66	7	16
Germany	15	65	10	9
India	18	32	19	31
Indonesia	35	47	6	11
Iraq	38	60		1
Israel	9	83	1	7
Italy	10	74	4	13
Kenya	13	63	5	20
Mexico	20	41	4	35
Nigeria	26	46	4	23
Philippines	26	59	6	8
Poland	7	67	3	23
South Korea	11	76	2	11
Russia	12	48	13	27
Spain	11	58	8	23
Turkey	15	59	10	17
Ukraine	17	39	11	33
United Kingdom	19	57	6	19
USA	5	83	3	9
Average	17	60	6	17

How concerned would you be if Iran were to develop nuclear weapons? Would you be…? (BBC World Service, May-July 2006)

	Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not very concerned	Not at all concerned	Depends	DK / NA
Australia	67	24	4	4	0	1
Brazil	57	17	10	12	0	4
Canada	63	24	6	5	1	1
Chile	49	25	12	6	1	7
China	23	45	22	7	1	1
Egypt	37	37	17	7	1	1
France	46	39	11	3	1	1
Germany	57	27	11	2	2	0
India	29	28	9	11	8	16
Indonesia	16	37	31	9	3	4
Iraq	25	40	20	14		0
Israel	64	18	7	9	0	3
Italy	65	25	6	3	0	0
Kenya	48	21	11	12	1	6
Mexico	34	21	15	8	5	17
Nigeria	31	24	16	16	2	11
Philippines	36	30	18	10	2	4
Poland	53	27	10	3	2	7
South Korea	30	52	14	2	0	0
Russia	25	33	21	7	4	10
Spain	42	33	9	7	2	6
Turkey	28	29	24	7	8	4
Ukraine	21	36	16	7	8	12
United Kingdom	67	23	5	4	0	0
USA	72	20	5	2	0	0
Average	43	29	13	7	2	5

The United Nations Security Council has asked Iran to not produce nuclear fuel. If Iran continues to produce nuclear fuel, which one of the following do you think the United Nations Security Council should do? (BBC World Service, May-July 2006)

	Not pressure Iran	Use only diplomatic efforts	Impose economic sanctions on Iran	Authorize a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities	Other / DK / NA
Australia	5	39	44	8	3
Brazil	10	39	23	17	11
Canada	6	35	39	13	7
Chile	14	37	27	5	18
China	8	49	28	7	8
Egypt	28	45	14	9	3
France	6	48	31	7	8
Germany	8	40	42	4	5
India	14	23	20	15	28
Indonesia	22	50	18	5	5
Iraq	10	27	29	34	0
Israel	7	23	32	30	8
Italy	3	52	31	8	6
Kenya	10	44	25	11	9
Mexico	8	33	28	18	12
Nigeria	18	36	17	16	13
Philippines	11	57	21	5	5
Poland	4	30	41	7	18
S. Korea	8	40	42	5	4
Russia	10	38	30	3	20
Spain	7	42	33	3	15
Turkey	14	46	13	8	19
Ukraine	9	27	35	4	24
UK	8	45	33	10	4
USA	4	24	45	21	7
Average	10	39	30	11	10

I'd like your overall opinion of some foreign countries. First, is your overall opinion of [RANDOM ORDER] very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about Iran? (Gallup)

	Very favor- able	Mostly favor- able	Mostly un- favor- able	Very un- favor- able	No opin- ion	Total favor- able	Total unfavor- able
	%	%	%	%	%	%	%
Avg All Polls	2	9	40	42	7	11	82
2006 Feb 6-9	1	6	40	46	6	7	86
2004 Feb 9-12	3	14	46	31	6	17	77
2003 Feb 3-6	2	11	48	29	10	13	77

2002 Feb 4-6	2	9	46	38	5	11	84
2001 Feb 1-4 ^	2	10	45	38	5	12	83
1996 Mar 8-10	1	5	38	46	10	6	84
1991 Aug 8-11	1	12	44	35	9	13	79
1991 Mar 14-17	3	11	41	35	10	14	76
1991 Jan 30-Feb 2	2	11	39	40	8	13	79
1989 Aug 10-13	1	4	27	62	6	5	89
1989 Feb 28-Mar 2	1	4	27	62	6	5	89

What one country anywhere in the world do you consider to be America's greatest enemy today? (Gallup)

	2/6-9/06	2/7-10/05	2/1-4/01
	%	%	%
Iran	31	14	8
Iraq	22	22	38
North Korea/Korea (non-specific)	15	22	2
China	10	10	14
Afghanistan	3	3	*
United States itself	1	2	1
Russia	1	2	6
Saudi Arabia	1	2	4
Syria	1	2	--
France	1	2	--
Cuba	*	*	2
Japan	*	*	1
The Palestinian Authority	*	*	1
Libya	--	*	4

None	1	2	2
Other	6	8	6
No opinion	7	9	11
* Less than 0.5%

What do you think the United States should do to get Iran to shut down its nuclear program -- [ROTATED: take military action against Iran now, use economic and diplomatic efforts but not take military action right now, or take no action against Iran at this time]? (Gallup, Feb. 9-12, 2006)

Take military action right now	9%
Use economic and diplomatic efforts	68%
Take no action at this time	18%
No Opinion	5%

Suppose the United States does take economic and diplomatic action, but those efforts do not work. If that happens, do you think the United States should -- or should not -- take military action against Iran? (Gallup, Feb. 9-12, 2006)

U.S. should take	45%
Take action now	9%
If diplomatic efforts fail	36%
U.S. should not take	45%
No O