A staggering 94% of global respondents in a CGTN poll believe recent US-led military strikes on Iran are speeding up the decline of American dominance, with humanitarian and economic crises deepening worldwide. The March 2026 survey, gathering nearly 19,000 voices across five languages, paints a stark picture of shifting global sentiment. 💬
War Costs & Humanitarian Toll
With daily war expenses hitting $890 million and oil prices surging due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, 75% predict lasting damage to the US economy. Over 25 million displaced people now face what the UN calls a 'major humanitarian emergency,' while 91% label US tactics as 'state terrorism.' 🚨
Alliance Cracks Emerge
As NATO allies hesitate to join US-led naval coalitions, 89% see this conflict further fracturing Western alliances. Meanwhile, 94% agree the crisis proves the US remains a 'belligerent nation' clinging to dollar dominance through oil grabs. ⚖️
Domestic Fallout
Back home, 91% warn the war exacerbates America's debt crisis and social divisions. 'This isn't just about Iran,' one analyst noted. 'It's about a superpower struggling to adapt to a multipolar world.' 📉
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CGTN Poll: US belligerence hastens decline of American hegemony
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