However, public opposition to the potential agreement with Iran remains low. Asked “From what you know about it now, do you support or oppose the terms of the international agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program?” only 16% of Americans said they opposed it, roughly half the number who express support (34%). Half of Americans are either not sure whether if they support the deal (15%) or don’t know enough about it to have an opinion (36%).
Though congressional Republicans have been vocally supportive of Netanyahu’s position and sharply critical of Obama’s handling of the Iran issue, self-identified Republicans across the country are not overly opposed to what they’ve heard about the deal. 30% say they support the deal, while 25% are opposed. Democrats support the deal by 44 to 8 and independents by 29 to 16.
The exact details of the deal are unclear, but it is likely it would allow Iran to continue limited nuclear enrichment (for non-military purposes) and would last at least 10 years. In return for submitting to regular inspections, economic sanctions against Iran would be gradually eased.
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