This survey shows the opinion of the right course of action in dealing with Iran's nuclear program in February 2012 by party. 50 percent of Republicans stated that Iran should be prevented from developing nuclear weapons, even if military action would be necessary.
In your opinion, what is the right course of action to deal with Iran's nuclear program?
Characteristic
Total
Republicans
Democrats
Independents
Prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, even if it means taking military action
58%
74%
50%
55%
Avoid military conflict, even if Iran may develop nuclear weapons
30%
16%
38%
34%
Other/Don't know
13%
10%
12%
11%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
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Pew Research Center. (February 15, 2012). In your opinion, what is the right course of action to deal with Iran's nuclear program? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/218942/right-course-of-action-in-dealing-with-irans-nuclear-program-by-party/
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Pew Research Center. (2012). In your opinion, what is the right course of action to deal with Iran's nuclear program?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/218942/right-course-of-action-in-dealing-with-irans-nuclear-program-by-party/
Pew Research Center. "In Your Opinion, What Is The Right Course of Action to Deal with Iran's Nuclear Program?." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Feb 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/218942/right-course-of-action-in-dealing-with-irans-nuclear-program-by-party/
Pew Research Center, In your opinion, what is the right course of action to deal with Iran's nuclear program? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/218942/right-course-of-action-in-dealing-with-irans-nuclear-program-by-party/ (last visited April 20, 2025)
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