# US midterms
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Trump Urged by Advisers to Exit Iran Fight as Oil and Politics Bite
Senior advisers have urged President Trump to craft a clear exit strategy from the confrontation with Iran, warning that oil prices above $100 a barrel and prolonged conflict risk a domestic political fallout. Mixed messaging from the White House and public opposition to the war heighten the pressure to either define a limited objective or to de-escalate.
Trump’s Inner Circle Urges Exit from Iran Fight as Oil Soars and Political Risk Mounts
Senior advisers are privately urging President Trump to extricate the United States from its confrontation with Iran, citing oil prices above $100 a barrel and the political risk to Republicans ahead of the midterms. Mixed public messaging from the president and majority public opposition complicate efforts to sustain support for a prolonged campaign.