# Trump aides fearing midterm rout push to keep Iran war ‘quiet’ for now

https://mins.news/en/item/42104

- Reuters, 2026-09-02 13:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-aides-fearing-midterm-rout-push-keep-iran-war-quiet-now-2026-09-02/

> White House officials worried about the war’s impact on the midterm elections are pushing to keep the Iran conflict low-profile for now. They may consider expanding military action after the Nov. 3 vote, but a return to full-scale conflict is far from certain.

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