An Associated Press-NORC poll conducted July 23-27 found roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults consider the war with Iran, which began February 28, not worthwhile. The poll followed a nearly two-week escalation in which the U.S. struck Iranian military and commercial sites and Iran attacked U.S. facilities, causing additional American service member deaths. The remains of Pvt. Isabella Gonzales arrived at Dover Air Force Base on July 22, 2026.