Republicans Call for Swift End to Iran War

Two vulnerable Republican Senate candidates urged a quick conclusion to the war in Iran as surging fuel prices become a political liability ahead of the midterms. Both candidates previously supported presidential authority for the strikes.

People drive near a billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Two vulnerable Republican Senate candidates called for a swift end to the conflict in Iran, diverging from President Donald Trump as surging fuel costs threaten their re-election bids. The shift underscores growing political risks for Republicans ahead of the November midterms. Rising energy prices and public fatigue have driven Trump's approval rating down to 32%, a career low.

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