While a self-imposed deadline for negotiations over Iran's nuclear program has been extended to Wednesday, according to CNN, a Washington Post-ABC News poll indicates that a majority of Americans support the deal.
The U.S., along with five other world powers, are in talks with Iran to curtail it from using its nuclear program, which it says is for peaceful purposes, to develop nuclear weapons.
In exchange, Iran is being offered loosened international sanctions, which have been placed on the nation and have adversely affected the country's oil exports and its overall economy.
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The Washington Post-ABC News poll was conducted on a random national sample of 1,003 adults via telephone. It reveals that "by a nearly 2 to 1 margin," local citizens agree with the idea of inking an agreement with Iran, which restricts its nuclear program "in exchange for loosening sanctions," reported The Washington Post.
However, when it comes down to actually discussing whether or not such a deal will be solid enough, nearly six in 10 adults said they were not sure if the deal will altogether limit Iran from producing nuclear weapons.
According to The Washington Post, "Overall, the poll finds 59 percent support an agreement in which the United States and its negotiating partners lift major economic sanctions in exchange for restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. 31 percent oppose a deal."
Moreover, a Gallup poll revealed that "more than three-quarters of the public thinks the development of nuclear weapons by Iran would pose a 'critical threat' to U.S. over the next decade."
The Washington Post-ABC poll also found that even those individuals who do not think the deal will have such a strong, positive impact, agree it should be made.
A Pew Research Center survey released earlier this week stated 62 percent of the public believes that instead of President Obama, Congress should have the final say in approving or disapproving the agreement with Iran.
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