Poll: Two-thirds of Iranians proud of nation’s global standing; 59% say Iran won the war
A recent poll conducted by the University of Tehran has found that nearly two-thirds of Iranians take pride in the country’s position on the international stage, despite years of political pressure and media campaigns against Iran.
The findings, released in March 2026, show that public confidence in Iran’s international status has remained stable over the past two years and has increased following recent US-Israeli aggression.
The poll also found that public participation in events linked to the aggression remained significant.
Some 58.8% of respondents said they had attended at least one nighttime gathering or funeral ceremony for those martyred during the war.
In addition, 59% assessed the outcome of the aggression as favorable to Iran, while only 10.2% considered the US and Israel to be the winners.
On the issue of indirect negotiations with Washington, the survey indicated a complex public outlook.
While 62.3% supported Iran’s decision to accept a ceasefire in April, 54.2% backed a new round of talks despite what they described as a US breach of the ceasefire.
However, only 42.1% said they believed there was a high or moderate likelihood of reaching a final agreement.
At the same time, skepticism toward the US remained widespread. According to the survey, 78.9% of respondents said they did not believe Washington would honor its commitments even if an agreement were reached.
The poll also examined views on the performance of Iran’s negotiating team. Half of those surveyed described the team's approach as “normal and appropriate,” while 28.9% believed negotiators had been overly strict. Only 9.9% said Iran had shown excessive flexibility toward the United States.
Regarding internet restrictions, 43.1% reported that the temporary suspension of international internet access had caused them no significant difficulties.
Among those affected, the most commonly cited consequences were reduced income, disruption of communication with friends and family, and educational challenges.
Respondents identified “maintaining national security and stability,” “preventing the release of sensitive information,” and “avoiding unrest” as the main reasons behind the internet shutdown measures.
The survey also measured public trust in key figures and institutions. Trust in the Khatam al-Anbya Headquarters stood at 81.6%, while confidence in US President Donald Trump was recorded at 19.2%.
Commenting on the findings, the poll stated that the results portray “a society that, despite facing one of the most difficult periods in its contemporary history, has maintained its cohesion and resilience.”
The poll added that many respondents viewed the country as having “stood firm in the face of external pressure and hostile actions.”
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