Obama Approval on Foreign Affairs Up 7 Points From Last Month; 42% Say They Approve of the Way Obama Is Handling Iran (Gallup)

President Obama’s job approval rating on the economy (36%) is at its lowest point to date; his rating on foreign affairs (51%) is up slightly from last month. Americans give Obama his highest rating on education (54%), and his lowest on the deficit (32%).

Gallup asked Americans about the president's handling of the situation in Iran for this first time in this survey. Obama has recently been involved in a decision to establish a greater presence of American guided missiles -- using Navy ships and land-based capabilities -- around Iran. At this point, 42% of Americans say they approve of the way he is handling Iran.

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