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Report Summary: Iran's Global Image in June 2015

This summary analyzes the Pew Research Center's June 2015 report on global public opinion of Iran, based on a survey of 45,435 adults across 40 countries conducted from March 25 to May 27, 2015.

• Global Opinions: Attitudes toward Iran are largely negative, with unfavorable views held by majorities or pluralities in 31 of the 40 surveyed countries. The global median unfavorable rating is 58%.

• Regional Breakdown:

  • Middle East: Countries like Israel (92% unfavorable), Jordan (89%), and Lebanon show strong negative sentiments, with divisions along religious lines in Lebanon, where Shia Muslims favor Iran more.
  • Asia-Pacific: Views are negative in Japan, Australia, and other countries; unfavorable ratings increased in places like Indonesia, Jordan, and Pakistan from prior years.
  • Latin America: A median 61% express unfavorable views, with countries like Brazil and Chile showing mixed to negative opinions.
  • Africa: Opinions are mixed, but negative views are common; in Nigeria, Muslims are more favorable than Christians.

• Declining Favorability: Since 2006-2007, favorable ratings have dropped significantly in Muslim-majority countries like Indonesia and Turkey, reflecting influences such as nuclear negotiations and regional tensions.

• President Hassan Rouhani: Views toward Rouhani are unfavorable in many Middle Eastern countries, with high unfavorable ratings in places like Israel and Turkey; however, his favorable ratings have slightly increased in Pakistan and Jordan.

• Methodology Note: The survey used national samples and ensures representativeness across countries, providing reliable topline results analysis.