"Recent polls indicate that the UK public is not in favour of joining offensive military actions against Iran. A significant majority of voters oppose direct UK involvement in the conflict. Key findings from recent polls (March 2026) by YouGov, Sky News, and Ipsos include: Opposition to Direct Action: Around 70% of the public oppose the UK joining the US in offensive military actions against Iran, while only about 17% support it. Opposition to US Strikes: A majority of Britons (57%) believe the US was wrong to take military action against Iran in the first place. Around 56% of Britons overall disapprove of the US military strikes. Preferred Stance: The most common view among the British public is that the UK's military stance should be purely defensive, focused on protecting UK facilities and civilian areas, rather than engaging in offensive operations. Use of UK Bases: Public opinion is also largely against allowing the US to use UK airbases for strikes on Iran, with roughly half of respondents opposing this, even when the targets were restricted to missile sites. Desire for Diplomacy: A large majority of Britons (63%) support the UK government using diplomacy with all involved parties to de-escalate the situation. Overall, the data from various polling organisations shows a clear public mood of caution and a lack of appetite for further UK military involvement in the Middle East conflict" (Source: Google AI)
