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ReutersMar 4, 2026Wire Service

Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters

President Trump's decision to pursue military action against Iran is described as a risky gamble amid dwindling public confidence in his economic stewardship.

Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
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Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed concerns that the economic volatility caused by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran would damage Republican messaging on affordability ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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