Poll Shows Declining Support Among Republicans for Iran Peace Deal

A recent poll conducted by J.L. Partners indicates that support for a preliminary peace deal with Iran among Republican voters decreases as they learn more details about the agreement. Initially, 62% of registered Republican voters supported the deal, but this number dropped to 32% after details were revealed, with 44% labeling it a 'bad deal.' The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by President Trump, includes provisions that waive sanctions on Iranian crude oil sales and a 60-day period during which the U.S. will not impose new penalties. Over half of GOP voters (57%) expressed that they would be less likely to support the deal due to these provisions, particularly because it does not require Iran to cease funding terrorist proxies or dismantle its nuclear programs. Additionally, 48% of respondents indicated they would oppose a deal that promised Iran $300 billion in reconstruction funds. The poll also found that 63% of Republican voters want any deal to include the surrender of Iran's enriched uranium and dismantling of its nuclear facilities. The survey sampled 1,033 registered Republican voters from June 19 to 21, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Other polls suggest a general desire among the American public to conclude the conflict with Iran.