Trump Pressed to Contain Iran Strikes Before Midterms — SkimNews
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- Trump launched the largest wave of strikes on Iran in weeks, now facing pressure to avoid an escalatory spiral
- The U.S. military is described as strained amid the ongoing Iran conflict
- Republican candidates face political headwinds from the war, which Trump on Wednesday downplayed
- Trump's approval rating has reached a record-low 33% as midterm elections approach
Why it matters: With Trump at a record-low 33% approval and midterms weeks away, the political incentive points toward de-escalation — but the 'largest wave of strikes in weeks' and a strained military leave little room for a clean off-ramp without abandoning the operational tempo already set in motion.
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