Over 20 percent of Russians were of the opinion that a potential between the U.S. and Iran could lead to the Third World War, as of January 2020. Among those who knew or heard about the conflict, this figure reached 25 percent. In total, 52 percent of Russians believed that a war between the United States and Iran was possible.
Do you think a war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to the Third World War?*
Respondents believing a U.S.-Iran war is possible**
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
* The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Some think that a war between the U.S. and Iran could lead to the Third World War. Others think that a war between the U.S. and Iran could not provoke the Third World War. Which point of view is closer to you - the first or the second?"
** The share of those who knew or heard about the conflict was 78 percent of the total sample.
*** Refers to the total number of respondents. The given question was asked only among those who believed that a war between the U.S. and Iran was possible, or 52 percent of respondents.
The survey was conducted in 104 municipalities in 53 federal subjects of Russia.
The figures might not sum up to 100 due to rounding.
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