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Trump aides urge preventing Iran war escalation

Donald Trump’s top White House aides are pushing to prevent Iran-US war escalation after the US increased the intensity of its attacks on Wednesday. Reuters reports four sources saying they want to avoid escalation before November’s midterm elections, with further military action considered after the vote but no return to full-scale conflict.
WHO: Donald Trump’s top White House aides
WHAT: Aides urged efforts to prevent the Iran-US war from escalating ahead of November’s midterm elections
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 6:35 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They want to prevent escalation before November’s midterm elections to hinder Republican electoral losses.
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