Two weeks after the latest ceasefire collapsed, Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war continues to face broad public skepticism, pushing down his approval rating and leaving Americans with little hope it will end soon.

Only 32 percent of voters approve of the President's handling of the war with Iran, and 49 percent believe he was wrong to launch military action that's resulted in the deaths of 17 US troops, with over 100 injured, a Daily Mail/JL Partners poll shows.

Trump's approval rating stands at 44 percent, slightly down from 47 percent in mid-June after a peace deal framework was announced.

Americans also remain opposed to the original decision to use military force: just 36 percent support the US military action in Iran, while 41 percent oppose it.

Even among Trump voters, support has softened, with 60 percent saying the intervention was the right decision - down four points from June - while 21 percent now believe it was the wrong move.

Public expectations for the conflict are also bleak. Fifty-eight percent of voters either believe it will take more than a year to reach a deal (26 percent) or are unsure how long it will last (32 percent).

Just 5 percent expect an agreement within a month, and only 18 percent believe a deal will be reached within the next three months.

As for who is to blame for the re-escalation of the conflict, voters are most likely to blame President Trump (32 percent), compared with 19 percent who blame the Iranian government.

Support for further military escalation remains limited. Voters only narrowly back US strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants intended to pressure Tehran into negotiations, with 38 percent supporting such attacks and 34 percent opposing them.

An explosion at an unknown location during the latest US strikes on Iran

Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, was killed in action while serving in the US Army on July 17

The poll surveyed over 1,000 registered voters between July 17 to 20.

On July 17, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two American service members were killed in action in Jordan while US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.

CENTCOM also reported that another service member was missing in action and that four personnel were medically evacuated but later released from care.

The political pressure on the White House has intensified following the deaths of additional US service members, bringing the total to 17 killed since the war started.

The New York Times has reported that the Pentagon failed to publicly disclose dozens of US troop injuries following earlier Iranian strikes in Jordan until much later, fueling accusations that military leaders downplayed the true human cost of the attacks and were not fully transparent with the public.

The Pentagon has forcefully rejected any suggestion of a cover-up. Officials, including spokesman Sean Parnell, insist casualty figures were reported through established channels and say the vast majority of the nearly 100 injured service members suffered minor concussions.

According to the Pentagon, roughly 96 percent have since returned to active duty.

President Trump responded by warning Iran that any further deaths of American troops would bring severe retaliation.

'Every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay for that killing many times over!' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

'This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the military.' Trump also paid tribute to the fallen troops, calling them 'great patriots.'

The conflict itself has continued to intensify. The United States has expanded its air campaign with additional strikes against targets inside Iran following the deaths of the American service members.

CENTCOM said US forces continued operations against Iranian military capabilities, including missile and drone-related infrastructure, while Iranian forces continued retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US-associated targets across the region.

At the same time, diplomatic efforts remain active. Mediators including Pakistan and Qatar have reportedly proposed a ten-day ceasefire to create space for renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran, although no agreement has been announced and fighting continues.

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location during US strikes on Iran

1st Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, was killed at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, on July 18

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 8

In Iran, officials have described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' with authorities warning of mounting damage to infrastructure and worsening conditions for civilians. Reports from southern Iran indicate power and water outages, shortages of essential goods, and growing economic pressure as the conflict continues.

The US, however, has disputed Tehran's portrayal of the conflict, saying its military operations are focused on targeting Iranian military capabilities and protecting US forces and allies rather than deliberately harming civilians.