# More Republicans turn against Iran war as midterms approach

https://mins.news/en/item/61396

- The Guardian, 2026-09-16 17:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/16/republicans-iran-war-midterm-elections

> As the US war with Iran continues, three Republicans who had not backed earlier efforts joined a House vote on a war powers resolution seeking to force Donald Trump to withdraw troops. The largely symbolic rebellion reflects growing concern among vulnerable and dissenting Republicans that the conflict is hurting their party ahead of the midterms.

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