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strikeAug 6, 2026

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, poll finds

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As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, poll finds Washington ― Five months into the U.S. war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Source: Jason Lange; Simon Lewis; The Detroit News — Read the full report

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  • Jason Lange; Simon Lewis; The Detroit NewsBy Jason Lange; Simon Lewis; The Detroit News

    As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, poll finds Washington ― Five months into the U.S. war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, accordin…

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