A new poll suggests that the conflict in Iran is being viewed with deep concern by the Italian public, with three out of four Italians describing the war as both wrong and dangerous. According to a survey by Demopolis, the international crisis is also feeding wider domestic anxiety, particularly over the economic impact on households already under pressure.
The findings come just two weeks after the March 22–23 constitutional referendum, whose political aftershocks continue to weigh on the government and the broader national mood. The poll indicates a slight decline in support for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose approval rating has fallen from 42% in February to 40%, while confidence in the government has dropped more sharply, from 39% to 36%.
At the same time, economic fears remain widespread. Around 80% of Italians say they are worried about rising fuel prices, while roughly two-thirds are concerned about higher gas and electricity bills. Six in ten also fear a renewed rise in inflation and a further erosion of purchasing power.
The war in Iran appears to have intensified those concerns, contributing to a strongly negative public reaction not only to the conflict itself but also to the leaders associated with it. According to Demopolis, favorable views of Donald Trump, which stood at 42% fifteen months ago, have now fallen to just 18%.