Poll shows nearly half of Republicans oppose $300 billion aid to Iran

A recent poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov indicates that 48% of Republicans oppose a proposal in President Donald Trump's plan to provide $300 billion to Iran for postwar reconstruction. Only 23% of Republicans support the measure, with 29% remaining uncertain. Similar sentiments were observed among Democrats. Trump has stated that U.S. taxpayer dollars will not be used for this fund, which is expected to be financed by Gulf States, with final details to be determined after 60 days. Additionally, the poll revealed that 40% of Republicans support Trump's plan to unfreeze Iranian assets and allow Tehran to sell oil abroad, while 42% of Democrats are in favor. A majority of Republicans also support keeping the Strait of Hormuz open toll-free for 60 days during negotiations and agree on the need to negotiate the disposal of Iran's enriched uranium. These poll results follow a Senate resolution demanding an end to the war, which received support from four Republican senators despite the majority opposing it.