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Trump Mulls Iran Strike as Casualties Rise, GOP Opposes

7/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is considering an attack on Iran.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham warned Republicans must not let the war become a distraction before the November election.
A March poll showed 42% of Republicans and 53% of independents would oppose the war if troops were killed.
The Pentagon reported 18 U.S. service members killed and 140 wounded, raising total wounded above 600.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is considering an attack on Iran.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham warned Republicans must not let the war become a distraction before the November election.
A March poll showed 42% of Republicans and 53% of independents would oppose the war if troops were killed.
The Pentagon reported 18 U.S. service members killed and 140 wounded, raising total wounded above 600.