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Trump hints renewed Iran strikes during Iowa campaign

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Hints Strikes

President Donald Trump hinted at renewing strikes against Iran while campaigning in Iowa.
Senate nominee Rep. Ashley Hinson voted against a House resolution limiting Trump’s war powers, calling the Iran war too expensive.
Reuters/Ipsos poll released Oct. 5 recorded Trump’s overall approval at 32%, a record low.
Iowa Guard members, Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady, were killed by an Iranian drone at the war’s start.

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Trump Hints Strikes

President Donald Trump hinted at renewing strikes against Iran while campaigning in Iowa.
Senate nominee Rep. Ashley Hinson voted against a House resolution limiting Trump’s war powers, calling the Iran war too expensive.
Reuters/Ipsos poll released Oct. 5 recorded Trump’s overall approval at 32%, a record low.
Iowa Guard members, Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady, were killed by an Iranian drone at the war’s start.

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