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militaryAug 5, 2026

Republicans stand behind Trump on Iran even as unpopularity of conflict grows

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Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November’s midterm elections.

Source: Sudiksha Kochi — Read the full report

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  • Sudiksha KochiBy Sudiksha Kochi

    Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November’s midterm elections. The conflict has stretched on for nearly six months, a…

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