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Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war
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Key Points:
- The House voted to approve a measure requiring President Trump to end military actions against Iran, marking the third such resolution aimed at withdrawing troops from the region.
- Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, including three new GOP members from competitive districts, signaling growing bipartisan concern over the administration's handling of the conflict.
- President Trump has criticized Republicans who oppose his Iran policy, framing their dissent as a test of loyalty, while House GOP leaders have not formally directed members on how to vote.
- Democrats plan to push the measure in the Senate despite previous setbacks caused by White House pressure, reflecting ongoing efforts to constrain Trump's military authority in Iran.
- Public opinion shows increasing skepticism toward the conflict, with a majority viewing Trump's military decisions as harmful to the U.S., amid rising fuel prices and political pressure ahead of the midterm elections.
