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World · 22 August 2026

Donald Trump's approval rating falls to 33% as overseas peace talks stall

Donald Trump's approval rating falls to 33% as overseas peace talks stall

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The US president launched a fresh economic campaign against Iran on Wednesday after military strikes failed to secure an agreement. The ongoing conflict has driven up US petrol prices and damaged his popularity ahead of the November midterm elections. Politicians in his Republican party now fear that delayed negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine will cost them control of Congress.

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