War in Iran, Italians worried about economic impact on petrol and gas. 59% condemn the attack
For four out of ten, it could lead to a regime change
Key points
Italians worried about the economic impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. Concern that outweighs feelings of solidarity with the Iranian people for the losses and suffering caused by the conflict. Italian public opinion had already expressed strong opposition to military intervention in recent years, an attitude that is now confirmed in relation to the attack by American and Israeli forces on Iran. This was confirmed by a survey conducted by Sgw from 4 to 6 May on a nationally representative sample of 800 adults. The survey shows that Italians are predominantly critical of the US-Israeli attack on Iran. The pacifist sentiment of Italians, who are alarmed by the repercussions that conflict could have on the economy, is strengthened.
59% condemn the attack
The US and Israel did wrong in making the attack for 59% of respondents (31% majority voters and 76% opposition); they did right for 24% (50% majority and 14% opposition). I don't know for 17% (19% majority and 10% opposition).
concerns about the economic impact of the conflict
They are worried about the consequences of the conflict. 61% are very worried - and 28% quite worried - about the rising price of petrol and gas. 58% are very worried that the war will cause many casualties (29% are quite worried). 53% are very worried that the Iranian people will suffer (33% are quite worried). 52% are very worried that the war will last a long time (34% are quite worried). 51% are very worried that the conflict will spread to other countries in the Middle East (34% are quite worried). 46% are very worried about the possibility of terrorist attacks in Europe in response to the Iranian regime (34% are quite worried).
Centre-right advocates a conflict-neutral government position
The centre-right advocates a neutral government position on the Iran bombing, the poll report says. 41% push for a condemnation by the Italia government of the Iran bombing (66% are opposition voters). 25% call for condemnation of Iran's counter-attack and the launching of missiles and drones on third countries. For 29% the government should do nothing, it should keep out (45% are majority voters). 13% answered don't know.
Four out of 10 could see regime change in Iran
Despite the rejection of the attack, Italians see the possibility of some positive outcome for Iran: four out of ten believe that a regime change can be achieved, few believe a democracy can be established. Twenty per cent believe the Ayatollahs' regime will be weakened, but remain at the head of the country, agreeing to give up the atomic bomb and to fight Israel. 19% think the regime will remain firmly at the helm of the country and not give in to American demands. 17% believe the regime will collapse, causing Iran to fall into chaos, without a central government to administer the country. 16% believe that the Ayatollahs' regime may collapse and be replaced by a non-democratic, but more liberal and peaceful government. Only 6% think the regime may collapse and be replaced by a democratic government.
