Majority of Americans Oppose Scale of Operation Epic Fury in Iran

Washington - Public discontent is mounting over the United States' military campaign in Iran, with a majority of Americans characterising the scale of Operation Epic Fury as excessive, according to new polling data.

A survey released Wednesday by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that 59 percent of respondents believe the offensive has gone too far.

Conversely, 26 percent described the military response as appropriate, while 13 percent argued the campaign has been insufficient.

The findings, originally reported by The Military Times, coincide with a period of low institutional confidence.

A concurrent Pew Research Center study showed that 61 percent of the public disapproves of President Donald Trump’s management of the hostilities.

The statistical shift comes as Admiral Brad Cooper, head of United States (U.S.) Central Command, confirmed that American forces have engaged over 10,000 targets within Iranian territory since the onset of the conflict on February 28.

The Pentagon says the strikes have successfully neutralised approximately two-thirds of the Islamic Republic’s naval, drone and missile manufacturing infrastructure.

During a cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump struck an optimistic tone, asserting that the intervention is "ahead of schedule" and nearing its conclusion.

"It won’t be long," Trump remarked to the press, adding, "We had to put out a fire, a very dangerous fire that could have blown up big portions of the world."

Trump further claimed that Tehran is currently "begging" for a diplomatic resolution.

Steve Witkoff, the administration’s peace envoy, revealed that Washington has utilised Pakistani intermediaries to deliver a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iranian leadership.

Witkoff described the current situation as an inflection point, suggesting that Iran faces no good alternatives other than more death and destruction, should they reject the terms.

Despite the diplomatic overtures, the Department of Defense maintains a hardline stance.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said while a deal is the desired outcome, the military pressure will not subside during negotiations.

"We pray for a deal," Hegseth stated, "But in the meantime, the Department of War will continue negotiating with bombs."

Further data from Quinnipiac University says 74 percent of American voters remain opposed to the deployment of ground forces in the region.