Poll finds most say Iran conflict harder than expected
By The BriefBrief
A poll shows most respondents think the Iran conflict will last longer than Trump expected.
WHO:Poll respondents
WHAT:Most respondents say the Iran conflict is more difficult than Trump had expected
WHEN:Jul 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Respondents assessed that the conflict is lasting months or years longer than expected, with Republicans saying the U.S. should keep pressing for more concessions.
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