Republican Leaders Press Trump for Iran War Exit Amid Rising Domestic Pressure
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 15
Republican Leaders Press Trump for Iran War Exit Amid Rising Domestic Pressure
27 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 15
Top Republican leaders are urging President Trump to outline an exit strategy for the ongoing US-Iran conflict as domestic pressure mounts.
Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, along with growing public and intra-party opposition, have intensified calls for a clear plan to end the war.
With midterm elections approaching, Republicans worry the unpopular war and its economic fallout could jeopardize their electoral prospects and party unity.
With the War Powers clock ticking, what does an American exit from the Iran conflict look like?
As the U.S. blockades Iran, will China's intervention tip the scales of the conflict?
With war fueling inflation, will the Federal Reserve be forced to raise interest rates?
Could the closure of a second strait by Iran's allies cripple the global economy?
With international inspectors locked out, how close is Iran to a nuclear weapon right now?
Is a 19th-century blockade strategy viable against Iran's modern asymmetric warfare tactics?