Iran
Egyptians most likely to make positive associations with Sharia
July 25, 2008Gallup Poll findings show that among those who think Sharia must be a source of legislation in Iran, Egypt, and Turkey, many respondents associate it with positive attributes.
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In Egypt, 64% think Sharia must be the only source of legislation
July 10, 2008Gallup Polls conducted in Iran, Egypt, and Turkey offer three contrasting views of the role of Sharia in national law. About two-thirds of Egyptians think Sharia must be the only source of legislation, compared with 14% of Iranians and fewer than 1 in 10 Turks who say the same.
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April 29, 2008Data-driven insights into Americans' tax rebates, a proposed oil pipeline from Iran to India, rising food prices in the U.S., and the aborting of female fetuses in India.
March 10, 2008Americans weigh in on Iraq, presidential elections; Spaniards reelect prime minister Zapatero; Iranians prepare for an upcoming parliamentary election.
Most favor diplomacy and economic methods, not military action
November 6, 2007Americans widely agree that the initial U.S. approach to dealing with Iran’s nuclear program should be a restrained one -- one that relies on diplomacy and economic tools rather than military force. Even if those methods fail, Gallup polling suggests fewer than half of Americans would favor taking military action.
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October 31, 2007While most Americans say they don't know enough to comment on the sanctions on Iran, many see the country as a threat.
October 30, 2007Americans weigh in on the California wildfires and sanctions on Iran. Gallup also looks at respect for children in Chad and conditions for religious minorities in Canada.
October 26, 2007Gallup polling shows that Americans tend to view Iran unfavorably and say it is the greatest enemy of the U.S.
October 22, 2007Putin's visit with Iranian President Ahmadinejad marks the first trip to Iran for a Kremlin leader since Stalin in 1943. Gallup finds that many Iranians approve of Russia's leadership.
Only one in three support military action against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail
May 10, 2006A recent
USA Today/Gallup poll finds that only 33% of Americans say they are confident in the United Nations to handle the situation relating to Iran's nuclear program. Roughly one in three would support the United States taking military action against Iran if economic and diplomatic efforts fail. Conservatives and Republicans are more inclined to support military action than are liberals, moderates, and Democrats.
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