Most Americans down on Iran.

• Position: Survey - Brief article

Americans are united in their concern over the threat of Iran, according to a poll taken by The Israel Project, Washington, D.C. In fact, 78% are in favor of the international community placing economic and diplomatic sanctions on Iran, while 77% feel the U.S. should do the same.

Additionally, 73% of those polled say they had heard about Iran's nuclear research program, but only 16% believe the country's claim that its intention is to create new energy supplies for itself. Of those who are following the crisis closely, 83% support U.S. sanctions on Iran, while 65% who are not following the situation closely still are in favor of such sanctions.

Americans also say they understand Iran's role as a state sponsor of terror. When asked who were the main providers of support for...