Iran
Iranians Expect to Feel Sanctions
Many more had trouble paying for food, shelter last year
February 7, 2012
Iranians are increasingly struggling to afford food and shelter, and 65% say sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the U.S., and Western Europe will hurt the livelihoods of the country's residents "a great deal" or "somewhat."
Few Iranians Approve of UK, U.S., EU Leadership
More approve of China's and Turkey's leadership, but still more disapprove than approve
December 2, 2011
Nine percent of Iranians approved of U.K. and U.S. leadership when Gallup surveyed there in early 2011 and not many more approved of the EU's leadership (12%). The most educated Iranians are more likely to approve of these foreign leaderships than less educated Iranians, regardless of income.
"Suffering" in Iran Nearly Doubles to 26%
Upward of 15% are unemployed; more than 35% are underemployed
September 29, 2011
"Suffering" in Iran has nearly doubled, up from 14% in 2008 to 26% in 2011. One factor that may play into this increase is the lack of good jobs, as Gallup finds unemployment in the country above 15% and underemployment exceeding 35%.
In U.S., 6 in 10 View Iran as Critical Threat to U.S. Interests
International terrorism viewed as top threat to U.S.
February 16, 2010
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presses the case for more sanctions on Iran, 61% of Americans say the military power of Iran is a critical threat to U.S. vital interests. Of seven international issues, Americans rank Iran behind only international terrorism (81%) as a threat to the U.S.
Obama Approval on Economy Down, on Foreign Affairs Up
Obama does best on education, foreign affairs; worst on the economy, healthcare, and the deficit
February 8, 2010
President Obama’s job approval rating on the economy (36%) is at its lowest point to date; his rating on foreign affairs (51%) is up slightly from last month. Americans give Obama his highest rating on education (54%), and his lowest on the deficit (32%).
Majority of Yemenis See Benefit From Relations With West
Like others in region, many believe violent conflict can be avoided
January 8, 2010
Recent Gallup surveys in Yemen reveal the average Yemeni sees greater interaction between the Muslim world and the West as a benefit (53%) and views the quality of this interaction as personally important (59%).
Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors
Reconstruction viewed as the top job, currently and ideally
November 20, 2009
Afghans surveyed in June see NATO, the United Nations, India, and Iran playing roles in reconstruction more than anything else -- in line with what Afghans say they should do. However, Afghans are as likely to see Pakistan’s role as supporting the Taliban as helping with reconstruction.
Iranians Have Doubted U.S. Commitment to Democracy
Majority says U.S. not serious about encouraging democracy in region
July 2, 2009
Amid debate about the Obama administration’s reaction to Iran’s election dispute, Gallup polling reveals past skepticism among Iranians about the United States’ willingness to allow people in their region to fashion their own political future as they see fit.
Even Before Dispute, Iranians Split on Honesty of Elections
Urban Iranians far less likely than rural Iranians to express trust
June 16, 2009
A Gallup Poll conducted in Iran in 2008 found Iranians divided on the honesty of their elections before last week’s disputed presidential election, with 50% saying they were confident and 40% saying they were not. Rural Iranians (66%) were nearly twice as likely as urban Iranians (36%) to express trust.
Iran’s Election Brings Desire for Women’s Rights Into Focus
Men and women agreed in 2007 that women should have certain freedoms
June 11, 2009
Long before women’s rights emerged as one of many salient issues in Iran’s presidential election Friday, Gallup Polls found majorities of Iranians in favor of the government guaranteeing women certain rights.
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