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TUE · 2026-03-24 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0324-32772
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Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran

A recent Guardian Essential poll indicates that only 25% of Australians approve of a potential US-Israel war on Iran. The poll also revealed limited support, with only a third of Australians backing the federal government's decision to deploy a military plane and troops to the region.

Josh ButlerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-24 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran
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A recent Guardian Essential poll indicates that only 25% of Australians approve of a potential US-Israel war on Iran. The poll also revealed limited support, with only a third of Australians backing the federal government's decision to deploy a military plane and troops to the region. Instead, the survey suggests that Australians are more interested in strengthening diplomatic ties with "middle powers" like Canada and Japan. Approximately one-third of respondents expressed a desire for Australia to distance itself from the United States. The poll highlights public sentiment regarding Australia's foreign policy and its relationships with key global players.

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Key claims

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About a third of Australians want to distance from the US.

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Australians are keener for the government to forge closer ties with so-called “middle powers” such as Canada and Japan.

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Just a third of Australians backed the federal government’s actions in sending a military plane and troops to the region.

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Only one in four Australians approve of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Poll also finds Australians keener for government to forge closer ties with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and Japan Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Only one in four Australians approve of the US-Israel war on Iran, and just a third have backed the federal government’s actions in sending a military plane and troops to the region, according to a new poll. The latest Guardian Essential poll found Australians are keener for the government to forge closer ties with so-called “middle powers” such as Canada and Japan, with about a third wanting to distance from the US. Continue reading...
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