Polled americans are growing increasingly uneasy about the war with Iran, and that sentiment is continuing to show in President Donald Trump‘s sliding approval numbers. With peace talks over without any deal, new polling reveals that most of the country feels the core objectives regarding Iran remain unmet, driving a sense of worry and stress rather than confidence.
Donald Trump’s new approval rating revealed
President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran situation has seen a measurable decline in public support. According to the latest CBS News/YouGov survey conducted between April 8-10, 2026, Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran now stands at 36%, down two percent from 38% recorded on March 22. Disapproval has correspondingly climbed to 64% from the earlier 62%.
This drop mirrors a broader softening in his overall job performance numbers. The survey shows Donald Trump’s overall approval rating at 39%, with 61% of polled Americans disapproving. His marks on the economy and inflation sit even lower, at 35% and 31% approval, respectively.
The erosion in confidence stems largely from a part of the public that does not believe the job is done. While 87% of respondents say keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for oil access is important, only 9% believe the U.S. has actually achieved this. Similarly, 76% prioritize permanently stopping Iran’s nuclear programs, yet just 11% think this goal has been accomplished. A 49% say it has not happened, and 40% feel it is too soon to tell.
Emotionally, the respondents’ mood seems to be dominated by negativity. 68% of polled Americans report feeling worried about the Iran war, 57% say they are stressed, and 54% express anger. Only 32% feel safe, and 29% report pride in how things are going.
However, Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong backing from within his own party on Iran, with 81% of Republicans approving of his performance on the issue. However, that figure lags behind his 91% approval among Republicans on immigration.
All in all, Donald Trump’s approval rating faces continued pressure from a part of the public.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.
