A recent YouGov survey conducted shortly after President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict indicates that 41% of Americans support a two-week ceasefire, provided Iran agrees to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.
In contrast, 25% of those surveyed expressed disapproval, while the remaining respondents were either uncertain or did not have an opinion. This poll was completed among 2,854 U.S. adults.
The survey was fielded soon after Trump revealed his ceasefire plan. Although specific demographic breakdowns were not released at that time, typical trends observed in related surveys indicated higher overall support for ceasefire negotiations earlier in the week.
Trump’s announcement came just before a set deadline he established, which hinted at potential military escalation. He emphasized that a pause in U.S. and allied strikes against Iran was dependent on Iran’s immediate and safe reopening of the waterway for commercial activity.
The pact is seen as an opportunity to negotiate a stable, longer-term resolution, and Trump pointed out that the U.S. had already achieved its military objectives prior to this ceasefire.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has acknowledged the ceasefire arrangement, which was facilitated by Pakistani government officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leaders, along with assistance from U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Iran had proposed a 10-point plan that the U.S. regarded as a viable starting point for discussions during this two-week window. However, Vice President Vance refuted claims suggesting that the U.S. had fully accepted this proposal, stating that several aspects are unacceptable.
Under the agreed terms, both the U.S. and Israel would suspend strikes against Iran for the initial two weeks, in return for Iran’s assurances of safe passage through the Strait, conditional on cooperation with its military.
The ceasefire was initiated amidst various challenges. While direct strikes have momentarily ceased, initial maritime data showed limited vessel movement through the Strait, although no oil tankers had navigated fully by midday.
Both Israel and Gulf States have accused Iran of breaching the ceasefire, citing continued attacks, while Iran asserts that the halt of Israeli operations against Lebanon is a facet of the agreement, placing blame for violations on the U.S. and Israel.
