Republicans in crucial battleground states are increasingly pressing for a swift conclusion to the war with Iran, driven by recent polling indicating that only 25% of Americans are in favor of the conflict.
On September 22, 2026, at 1:26 p.m. EDT, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) addressed attendees at a fundraising event last month in Clive, Iowa, captured in an image by Charlie Neibergall from Getty Images.
Republican candidates across key battleground states are beginning to diverge from President Donald Trump on the issue of Iran, as the ongoing conflict — along with its effects on domestic politics — continues to lose favor among voters.

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