In the United States, the conflict in Iran initiated by Donald Trump reaches a record level of unpopularity.

In the United States, the unpopularity of Donald Trump and the conflict he has opened in Iran are reaching new heights. The American president theoretically had until Friday, May 1st to appear before Congress and request authorization for this war, as per the procedure – a maximum of 60 days. However, Donald Trump claims to be ignoring this deadline, further fueling debates in the US and the unpopularity of this conflict.

A record unpopularity according to an Ipsos poll for ABC and the Washington Post: 61% of Americans believe the use of force against Iran was “a mistake.” Only 20% of respondents see military operations as a success. These levels of unpopularity are equivalent to those of Iraq during peak violence in 2006, and even to the Vietnam War in the early 70s. In this poll, the opinion of Democrats is not surprising, but one in five Republicans now approve of the conflict in Iran.

71% of independents, Americans who switch sides, oppose American engagement in Iran. 71% of independents share this view, these Americans who switch sides generally determine the election result, so Donald Trump is losing it. Public opinion is increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the war as gas prices soar, with an average increase of 45% at the pump.

The expiration of the 60-day conflict deadline without Congressional approval makes the subject even more sensitive, even some Republican officials do not buy the administration’s argument that the US is not currently at war due to the ceasefire. However, several Republicans would have to break ranks for Democrats to force the White House to consult Congress.