India, June 9 -- US President Donald Trump's approval rate declined to reach near the lowest levels of his political career as pessimism continues among voters over high energy prices and rising cost amid the ongoing Iran war.

The survey, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, showed only 35 per cent of the respondents approved Trump's performance in the White House. The number was near the lowest level of 34 per cent in April poll and close to an all-time low of 33 per cent in Trump's first term in December 2017.

The Republican leader has faced mounting criticism over the Iran war and rising gasoline prices. Trump has failed to negotiate a peace deal with Iran even as the war completes 100 days, with occasional flare-ups shooting energy price...