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Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war ‘quiet’ for now

White House officials are weighing sanctions and a pause in strikes as approval for the war falls to 31%, according to a late August Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to staunch Republican electoral losses, four people...

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Center

Trump aides, fearing a midterm crash, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for time being

Top Trump aides want to keep the Iran war contained heading into the midterms, as Republicans defend slim majorities. After the election, sources say stronger strikes could return.

·Jerusalem, Israel
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Times of IndiaTimes of India
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'November is a priority’: Donald Trump aides push to contain Iran war until midterm elections

US News: Top aides to US President Donald Trump are pushing to prevent the Iran war from escalating before the November midterm elections, as the administratio.

·India
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Trump aides trying to pause Iran war to save GOP from midterm disaster: report

Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections

·London, United Kingdom
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Center

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war ‘quiet’ for now

By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to staunch Republican electoral losses, four people...

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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Trump aides aim to keep Iran war quiet before November midterms

Trump aides aim to keep the Iran conflict contained before November midterms while intensifying economic pressure to avoid full-scale war escalation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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Surprising Report: Trump Aides Are Trying to Prevent Escalation with Iran Until the Election

Reuters report reveals: The administration is interested in reducing the expected losses to the Republicans • Escalation may resume after the elections on November 3 | Political considerations versus security threats (worldwide)

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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