Congress votes prompt Iran conflict easing
The article discusses the efforts of President Donald Trump's administration to de-escalate the war with Iran ahead of the November 2026 Congressional elections. Officials are focused on reducing military strikes and increasing economic pressure on Iran in an effort to force negotiations, amid ongoing exchanges of attacks between the two sides and logistical and political challenges facing the strategy of de-escalation. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is avoiding direct military escalation during the election period, with uncertainty surrounding the prospects of a broader confrontation. Meanwhile, polls show a decline in Trump's popularity, while he reaffirmed that his primary goal is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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