Trump Aides, Fearing Midterm Losses, Push to Keep Iran War 'Quiet' for Now

Trump Aides, Fearing Midterm Losses, Push to Keep Iran War 'Quiet' for Now  Haaretz

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.

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 Republicanelectoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said, a strategy that is already under

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for now  Reuters

Top Trump aides push to prevent Iran war escalation before November elections. The administration is focusing on economic pressure to secure concessions from Iran. Recent exchanges of strikes have increased tensions between the US and Iran. Military readiness and depleted munitions stockpiles also constrain White House

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 - 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 familiar with the discussions said, a strategy that is already under strain as the United States and Iran resume their back-an