A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting. President Donald Trump’s approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month. About two-thirds of U.S. adults, including a majority of Democrats and independents, and one-third of Republicans, say the war has not been worthwhile. The survey reinforces how unpopular the Iran war has become at home — a potential problem for Republicans heading into November’s midterms. Just 28% of U.S. adults now approve of how the Republican president is handling Iran, a slight decline from 34% last month. Most Americans prioritize keeping gas prices low and negotiating a ceasefire.

There is now a yawning gap between the preliminary deal signed between the United States and Iran less than a month ago and the situation on the ground. Fighting has intensified and key elements of the agreement languish or have been reversed. The deal was supposed to halt the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It was also supposed to launch talks aimed at a final peace accord and an agreement on Iran's nuclear program within 60 days. Instead, U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks have intensified in recent days as they fight over the strait. Both sides cite different interpretations of the deal.