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Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'
Aides want a quieter conflict to avoid a politically costly war that could hurt Republicans as 61% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling, pollsters said.
- Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war contained before November's midterm elections, aiming to prevent Republican electoral losses.
- Public support for the conflict remains low among Americans, with voters particularly unhappy about high gas prices that have strained the administration's political standing.
- The White House acknowledges the schedule has changed, with military leaders requiring time to replenish heavily depleted munitions stocks before considering new operations.
- Iran continues striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz, near Musandam, Oman, remaining emboldened after months of disrupting maritime traffic despite internal pressures.
- The U.S. strategy is already under strain as both sides resume back-and-forth attacks, testing whether containment will hold through November.
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Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'
Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to prevent Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said.
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