Polls Show 65 Percent of Americans Expect Iran Ground War Despite Low Support

Potential U.S. Military Ground Deployment in Iran·March 19 – March 20, 2026

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Polls Show 65 Percent of Americans Expect Iran Ground War Despite Low Support

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 65 percent of Americans believe President Trump will send ground troops to Iran 65% of Americans believe Trump will send troops to Iran. Even though many people expect this, less than 10 percent of the public supports sending troops Americans think Trump will send ground troops to Iran and don't support it. These results come as a Navy warship with 2,000 Marines enters the area. The government says it does not plan for a ground war Donald Trump gets clear message from Americans in new Iran poll. This change in public opinion follows recent military strikes by the United States and Israel. Experts say the military strategy might be changing how people see U.S. allies How the Trump administration could be hurting Israel's already damaged brand. While most people expect a conflict, the low support from the public creates a challenge for the White House.

65% of Americans believe Trump will send troops to Iran, poll findsExclusive: Americans think Trump will send ground troops to Iran and don't support it, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsDonald Trump gets clear message from Americans in new Iran poll

Key Statements

UUSA Today

“President Trump denies plans for a ground war in Iran as a Navy warship with 2,000 Marines enters the region”

Confirms the deployment of Marines despite official denials of a ground war.

RReuters

“65% of Americans expect President Trump to order ground troops into Iran, though only 7% support such action”

Demonstrates the massive gap between public expectation and public support for a ground war.

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65% of Americans believe Trump will send troops to Iran, poll finds

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Donald Trump gets clear message from Americans in new Iran poll

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Exclusive: Americans think Trump will send ground troops to Iran and don't support it, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

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How the Trump administration could be hurting Israel's already damaged brand

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