Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRhian LubinMonday 20 July 2026 18:03 BSTTrump says US hit Iran ‘very hard’ in honor of killed troopsPresident Donald Trump shared a poll from last month that found a majority of Americans back the end of his war in Iran, as the White House used the survey to urge voters to “trust in Trump.”The White House also touted the poll Monday, framing the findings on social media as “TRUST IN TRUMP” and “Voters Overwhelmingly Support Iran Peace Deal.”Critics pointed out that the poll was outdated, as the agreement it referenced has since collapsed, and hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have resumed, leading to American casualties.Recent events include renewed bombings, retaliatory strikes, the deaths of three American service members, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.More recent polls, such as a Washington Post/Ipsos survey from July 8-13, show Trump's overall approval rating at 37%, with only 29% approving of his handling of the Iran conflict.In fullTrump posts poll showing that most Americans back ending his Iran war – even as he ramps it upMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in