Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Doubt US-Iran Agreement

A total of two-thirds of United States voters doubt the effectiveness of the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran to end the conflict between the two nations, according to a survey by British research firm Focaldata for the Financial Times. The survey results show that 66 per cent of American voters believe the memorandum will not have a meaningful impact on the situation in the Middle East, or could even potentially increase instability and the likelihood of further conflict. The survey also indicates that 44 per cent of respondents feel the United States’ position has weakened after the conflict with Iran, while 31 per cent believe the country’s position has become stronger. Only about one in five American voters believe the memorandum will bring peace to the Middle East region. The survey was conducted on 26–30 June among 1,795 voters in the United States, with a margin of error of 2.7 percentage points. On the evening of 18 June, Iran and the United States signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the military conflict between the two countries. The memorandum also includes a schedule for the lifting of the maritime blockade by the United States and the restoration of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, Iran has committed not to develop nuclear weapons. The issue of Iran’s nuclear programme will be addressed through a separate agreement.