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David Smith: Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian says republican votes against Trump's war a 'nasty surprise'

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure to halt US President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran with a 215-208 vote. The vote resulted from four Republicans joining the Democrats. The action must still pass through the majorly Republican senate.  Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian David Smith said the Iran war has gone badly for the President, and there are indications he is tired of it. "In many ways, several times in recent weeks he's claimed we're close to a deal, and that never seems to materialise," Smith said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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