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Poll finds Australians oppose war on Iran and question US alignment

An Essential Media poll reported on the Guardian podcast shows Australians are uneasy after Australia was among the first to back the US response to Iran, prompting calls for wider diplomacy and scrutiny of the government’s US alignment.

Mar 26th 2026 · Australia

Insights

  • A majority of voters oppose military action against Iran, the Essential poll shows.
  • The poll reveals growing doubt about Canberra’s close alignment with the United States and Donald Trump.
  • Voters want the Australian government to broaden diplomatic relationships beyond the US.
  • Many respondents blame the government for being dragged into US-led intervention.

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