CBS News poll finds Iran conflict marked by feelings of uncertainty; most say it's more difficult than Trump had expected
Here's what's trending across the USA right now:
Updated on: July 26, 2026 / 12:38 PM EDT / CBS News
Adding to this, Across months of the Iran conflict, the public continues to express three main ideas:
Meanwhile, So today, as fighting escalates again, most Americans pick "uncertain" and "frustrated" as the top ways to describe their personal feelings about it.
Notably, Either way, now most are expecting the conflict to take months or even years longer, with a big majority saying it's been harder than the Trump administration anticipated.
As per the latest buzz, The public's expressed goals have been consistent.
In further updates, It remains important to most Americans to open the Strait of Hormuz (especially as gas prices rise back home), to stop Iran's nuclear program and to stop Iran from threatening the region.
On top of that, But that doesn't mean people think it'll be easy, and most suspect the conflict will last months or even years longer.
Given that, a preference for ending the war — as opposed to pressing for more concessions from Iran — remains the majority view.
Source: CBS News