During the survey, this question was posed as follows: "What one country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today?"
(vol.) = Volunteered response
This survey shows the public opinion of Americans on the greatest U.S. enemies in 2012. 32 percent of the respondents stated that Iran is the United States' greatest enemy in February 2012.
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Gallup. (February 20, 2012). Which country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/
Gallup. "Which country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today?." Chart. February 20, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/
Gallup. (2012). Which country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/
Gallup. "Which Country Anywhere in The World Do You Consider to Be The United States' Greatest Enemy Today?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Feb 2012, /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/
Gallup, Which country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Which country anywhere in the world do you consider to be the United States' greatest enemy today? [Graph], Gallup, February 20, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/218675/opinion-of-hostile-countries-towards-the-united-states/
