Arab/Muslim Public Opinion Polls: Opinion of Iran
Note: We are presenting raw data. When available, we provide some or all of the crosstabs (i.e., breakdowns by various categories such as party ID). To analyze the data, we encourage users to read the entire study and the methodology used. Results and reliability can be affected by such things as sample size, question wording, and question order. Responses may also be influenced by context and timing; for example, if the survey is conducted during a war. The wording of questions in Arabic may not be exact.
Since Iran is now getting so close to having a nuclear bomb, it’s time for an Arab country to get one too. [% agree] (Washington Institute, November 2022, April 2023 ).
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2022 |
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| Bahrain |
|
37% |
| Egypt |
38% |
40% |
| Jordan |
|
38% |
| Kuwait |
|
35% |
| Saudi Arabia | 40% | 43% |
| UAE | 38% | 39% |
A major American or Israeli military strike against Iran would be too dangerous and a bad idea for our country. (Washington Institute, April 2023 ).
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Agree |
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| Bahrain |
82% |
16% |
| Egypt |
67% |
30% |
| Jordan |
65% |
32% |
| Kuwait |
77% |
22% |
| Saudi Arabia | 85% | 14% |
| UAE | 84% | 15% |
Despite our differences with Israel on other issues, some Arab states should cooperate with Israel against the threats we face from Iran. (Washington Institute, April 2023 ).
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Agree |
|
|
| Bahrain |
6% |
91% |
| Egypt |
29% |
68% |
| Jordan |
29% |
69% |
| Kuwait |
7% |
92% |
| Saudi Arabia | 18% | 80% |
| UAE | 21% | 76% |
I’d like to know your opinion about Iran. (Washington Institute, April 2023 ).
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Friend |
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Economic Partner | Competitor | Enemy | |
| Bahrain |
38% |
19% | 16% | 11% | 15% |
| Egypt |
0% |
0% | 6% | 47% | 43% |
| Jordan |
2% |
0% | 8% | 45% | 42% |
| Kuwait |
3% |
4% | 12% | 40% | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% | 1% | 5% | 33% | 58% |
| UAE | 1% | 1% | 10% | 30% | 55% |
Which of the following is closer to your view? The existing tensions between Iran and Israel and some Western countries will ultimately....
(ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, March 27-April 12, 2023) (ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, March 27-April 12, 2023)
| 2023 | |
| Lead to military conflict | 60% |
| Be resolved through diplomatic means. | 33% |
1) Please indicate if you think Iran plays a positive role / negative role / no impact. Arab Attitudes Towards Iran, 2011
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Lebanon
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Jordan
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Kuwait/Saudi Arabia
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Iranian Impact in Iraq
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14 / 72 / 14
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13 / 61 / 21
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38 / 35 / 13
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20 / 56 / 8
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14 / 81 / 4
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Iranian Impact in Lebanon
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21 / 48 / 28
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17 / 51 / 27
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70 / 15 / 5
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50 / 40 / 4
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3 / 71 / 22
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Iranian Impact in Arab Gulf Region
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15 / 53 / 29
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17 / 50 / 29
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28 / 32 / 23
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2 / 33 / 38
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1 / 84 / 10
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2) Please tell us if your opinion of Iran is favorable / unfavorable. Arab Attitudes Towards Iran, 2011
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Lebanon
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Jordan
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Kuwait/Saudi Arabia
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|
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Opinion On Iran
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14 / 85
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37 / 63
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63 / 37
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23 / 77
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6 / 80
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3) Please tell us if you agree / disagree with the following statements? Arab Attitudes Towards Iran, 2011
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Lebanon
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Jordan
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Kuwait/Saudi Arabia
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The Arab Gulf states are right to be concerned with Iran’s nuclear program because this program only makes the region less secure
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88 / 12
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83 / 16
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33 / 43
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57 / 42
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97 / 3
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I would be comfortable with Iran as the dominant power in the Gulf region
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16 / 84
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29 / 71
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48 / 35
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19 / 78
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14 / 81
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4) If you had to choose one nation, other than Israel, to be a nuclear power in the Middle East, which country would you prefer? Arab Attitudes Towards Iran, 2011
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Lebanon
|
Jordan
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Kuwait/Saudi Arabia
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|
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Iran
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5
|
<1
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33
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6
|
2
|
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Egypt
|
61
|
89
|
29
|
52
|
13
|
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Saudi Arabia
|
9
|
6
|
8
|
12
|
65
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5. Please tell us if you agree / disagree with the following statements. Arab Attitudes Towards Iran, 2011
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Morocco
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Egypt
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Lebanon
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Jordan
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Kuwait/Saudi Arabia
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|
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Iran contributes to peace and stability in the Arab world
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16 / 83
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32 / 68
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57 / 42
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22 / 72
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4 / 95
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The United States contributes to peace and stability in the Arab world
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11 / 87
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10 / 89
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16 / 84
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5 / 95
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24 / 71
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Older Polls:
If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, which of the following is the likely outcome for the Middle East region? (PCPO, October 2010)*
| More positive |
29.0%
|
| Would not matter |
37.4%
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| More negative |
33.6%
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*Asked only to Palestinian Arabs
Do you believe that Iran is merely conducting research for peaceful purposes, or trying to develop nuclear weapons? (Brookings)
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2008
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2009
|
2010
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| Peaceful purposes |
46%
|
31%
|
35%
|
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Nuclear weapons
|
39%
|
58%
|
57%
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There is international pressure on Iran to curtail its nuclear program. What is your opinion? (Brookings)
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2008
|
2009
|
2010
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| Iran has the right to its nuclear program |
67%
|
53%
|
77%
|
|
Iran should be pressured to stop its nuclear program
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22%
|
40%
|
20%
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If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, which of the following is the likely outcome for the Middle East region? (Brookings)
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2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
|
| More positive |
44%
|
29%
|
57%
|
|
Would not matter
|
12%
|
18%
|
20%
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| More negative |
29%
|
46%
|
21%
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