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President Trump Centers Midterm Strategy on Iran War and Economic Affordability

The administration announced that the war on Iran, launched by President Trump and Israel in February, remains a primary focus as the Republican Party prepares for the midterm elections. During the midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump addressed the ongoing conflict and its impact on global markets, noting that Brent Crude prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July.

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President Trump stated that the war is expected to last beyond the November vote, accusing Iran of intentionally delaying a conclusion to influence the election. He predicted the conflict would end swiftly after the final votes are cast. While some supporters expressed concern over rising gas prices, others defended the administration's position that the war was a necessary response to Iran's actions since 1979. Supporters noted that the war was a necessary step to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb. The administration continues to focus on opening shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz while downplaying the prospect of an immediate end to the war before November.

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