According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday, a significant 65% of Americans believe that President Trump is likely to order troops for a large-scale ground war in Iran, although just 7% of respondents support the idea. The survey, conducted over three days, reveals that overall public approval of Trump remains largely unchanged at 40%, reflecting a slight increase post the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran that occurred on February 28.

The poll involved 1,545 adults and has a margin of error of approximately three percentage points. This significant discrepancy between the belief that Trump might take military action and the low percentage that endorses it suggests a divide among the American public regarding military interventions abroad. As reported by Reuters on Thursday morning, the Trump administration has considered deploying thousands of American soldiers to bolster operations in the Middle East.

The potential deployment could involve air and naval forces to ensure secure passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and brings to the forefront the complexities of U.S. military involvement abroad, particularly in light of domestic public sentiment and potential repercussions on international relations.