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Iran war puts Republican foreign policy hawks under pressure before midterms

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“Iran war puts Republican foreign policy hawks under pressure before midterms”

US President Donald Trump ’s war against Iran has emerged as a liability for Republicans before next week’s midterm elections, including for several prominent hawks on foreign affairs committees. Democrats are linking Republican support for the Iran war to higher fuel prices and what they say is Mr Trump's lack of a clear plan to end the conflict. The approach has found a receptive audience as voters focus on affordability. An AP-Norc poll found that about eight in 10 registered voters want the…

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