The following is an excerpt from a CBS News poll on what Americans favor on U.S. policy preferences on Iran.
"Most Americans support a diplomatic approach when it comes to dealing with Iran; 55% think Iran is a threat to the U.S. that can be contained with diplomacy. Only 15% say Iran is a threat that requires military action now, and another 17% do not consider Iran a threat. Americans across the political spectrum support diplomacy with Iran rather than military action, but Republicans are more than twice as likely as Democrats to say Iran is a threat that requires military action."
How Great a Threat is Iran?
Requires military action now 15% 22% 10% 14%
Can be contained with diplomacy 55% 52% 60% 53%
Not a threat at this time 17% 17% 17% 16%
Poll of 1,182 adults. Margin of error: +/- 3%
To view the entire CBS foreign policy poll, click here.