Republicans unwilling to force an end to Iran war despite midterm beating

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Republicans know the Iran war sparked their losses of the House and Senate majorities, but even the staunchest GOP critics remain averse to forcing an end to the conflict, now in its ninth month.

A government funding brawl to avoid a December shutdown awaits, and Republicans are digging in against Democratic demands to defund the war over fears it would jeopardize U.S. personnel and national security without a more coordinated withdrawal.

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