A proposed peace agreement between the United States and Iran, spearheaded by former President Donald Trump, is encountering growing opposition among voters once its economic terms are revealed, according to an exclusive survey by Daily Mail/JL Partners. The poll indicates that support for the deal declines by eight percent after participants are presented with the specific conditions.
As currently outlined, the agreement includes an immediate ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, a 60-day period for nuclear program negotiations, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Crucially, the pact also details the unfreezing of Iranian assets and a $300 billion economic development package for Iran, along with the removal of existing sanctions.
The survey of 1,059 registered voters found that 35 percent support the deal, while 26 percent oppose it, with 26 percent remaining indifferent and 13 percent unsure. However, the economic and diplomatic aspects of the deal have exposed significant divisions along party lines.
Self-identified Republicans showed the highest level of support, with 51 percent in favor and only 17 percent opposed. In contrast, Democrats expressed more skepticism, with 24 percent supporting the agreement and 34 percent opposing it. A plurality of Democrats, 31 percent, reported indifference.
Independent and other voters leaned toward mild support, with 30 percent favoring the agreement and 27 percent against it.
Demographic breakdowns also revealed stark differences. Voters aged 65 and older are heavily opposed, with 43 percent against the deal and 26 percent in support. Conversely, younger voters, aged 18 to 29, are more receptive, with 46 percent supporting the terms and only 12 percent opposing them.
Gender also played a role, with 39 percent of men supporting the deal and 27 percent against it, while 30 percent of women supported it and 26 percent did not.
The poll, which carries a margin of error of three percent, suggests that while the memorandum of understanding has garnered some support, skepticism remains regarding its long-term viability. Future diplomatic talks could face challenges if Iran breaches the ceasefire, potentially prompting U.S. retaliatory strikes, as Trump has previously warned.
The current framework of the pact reportedly excludes Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group operating in Lebanon, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the terms allow Lebanese forces to regain control of territory previously seized by Israel.
U.S., Iranian, and Qatari officials are reportedly meeting in Doha to discuss the memorandum of understanding and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Trump commented on the ongoing negotiations, stating, "The meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We're going to find out, but we're winning militarily. It's almost won militarily, I would say."