Higher gas prices, U.S. casualties are top public concerns in Iran conflict
% who say, thinking about the current U.S. military action against Iran, they are __ concerned about each of the following
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Higher gas prices, U.S. casualties are top public concerns in Iran conflict
% who say, thinking about the current U.S. military action against Iran, they are __ concerned about each of the following
| Topic | Extremely concerned | Very concerned | NET concerned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher gas and fuel prices | 50 | 23 | 73 |
| American troops being wounded or killed | 41 | 30 | 71 |
| U.S. sending ground troops into Iran | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| Terrorist attacks in the U.S. | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| A shortage of weapons for the U.S. military | 20 | 19 | 38 |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
