Al Jazeera · 2026-10-19
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Iran War backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Barbara Leaf, former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, tells Al Jazeera that public opposition to the war with Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress, as economic fallout fuels voter anger.
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