Most Americans believe Trump's strikes on Iran will lead to wider war
Most Americans believe that President Donald Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities make the United States less safe.
Almost two-thirds of Americans anticipate that the recent strikes will lead to a wider conflict with Iran.
A slight majority of American adults disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the situation with Iran.
Thirty-nine percent of Americans believe the United States is currently at war with Iran, contrasting with official statements.
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