# Trump’s Iran War Unpopular, Christian Base Wants It to Continue 2026-08-12T17:38:38+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A new poll shows 57 per cent of Americans now oppose the US-Iran war that began in February 2026, up from 46 per cent at its start, according to aggregator Nate Silver. President Donald Trump faces a dilemma: his evangelical Christian Zionist base, led by the 10-million-strong Christians United for Israel (CUFI), demands the war continue to eliminate Iran as a threat to Israel. Yet peace talks have hit hurdles over control of the Strait of Hormuz and shipping terms, as an interim memorandum of understanding signed in June has failed to yield a final deal. “Finish the job,” pastor Russell Johnson told a recent CUFI gathering, drawing loud applause. Trump now says the US is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran. Deccan Chronicle reports that Iran is challenging the US to launch a land invasion, claiming it has accumulated missiles and drones for decades. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com - deccanchronicle.com Tags: Christian Zionists, CUFI, evangelicals, Iran war, Trump, US foreign policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-trapped-between-war-fatigue-and-evangelical-base-on-iran/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-trapped-between-war-fatigue-and-evangelical-base-on-iran/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.