How Do Iranians Feel About Sanctions?

World Public Opinion asked Iranians whether they would give up a nuclear weapons capability in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions:

A new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll finds that two-thirds of Iranians would favor their government precluding the development of nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions against Iran.

Only one-third would be ready to halt enrichment in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, another third, while insisting on continuing enrichment, would agree to grant international inspectors unrestricted access to nuclear facilities to ensure that that there are no bomb-making activities.

It's also clear from the WPO polling that ordinary Iranians are feeling the pinch from the current sanctions regime. Then there's this:

Most Iranians do not want a nuclear weapon, apart from the question of sanctions. Fifty-eight percent say they do not want to develop an "atomic bomb," including 3% who oppose the nuclear program altogether. However 38% say they do favor developing an atomic bomb.

Iranians also express a readiness to enter into direct negotiations with the United States. Sixty-percent favor, while 30% oppose "full, unconditional negotiations" between their government and the United States.

Unfortunately for us, we know that the leadership of Iran is not exactly solicitous towards domestic public opinion.

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