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Trump, allies aim to tame Iran rhetoric as war grows unpopular
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Trump, allies aim to tame Iran rhetoric as war grows unpopular

The Hill · May 5, 2026, 10:12 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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President Trump and his administration officials are sending signals to the MAGA base that they want to calm the waters when it comes to rhetoric on Iran as the war grows unpopular with Republicans and the general public ahead of the midterms. With the war wreaking havoc on energy prices, Trump, alo

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