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How does reaction to the Iran war compare to past conflicts with the United States?

People in Times Square in New York on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, protest the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Ted Shaffrey
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People in Times Square in New York on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, protest the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

The recent strikes on Iran by the United States and its allies have resulted in one of the lowest-approved conflicts in history, according to recent polls of the American public.

Further action is polling even lower, with most Americans deeply opposed to boots on the ground in Iran.

How does the reaction to this war compare to past conflicts with the United States, and what makes this one different?

Also, it’s not just the public reaction that matters, but how do lawyers and lawmakers feel about this war?

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