Top Trump aides want to keep the Iran war contained heading into the midterms, as Republicans defend slim majorities. Trump's aides push to de-escalate Iran conflict before November midterms, focusing on economic pressure. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Top Trump aides want to keep the Iran war contained heading into the midterms, as Republicans defend slim majorities. After the election, sources say stronger strikes could return.S1

• Trump's aides push to de-escalate Iran conflict before November midterms, focusing on economic pressure.S2

• By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to staunch Republicanelectoral losses, four people familiar...S3

• By Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm electionsS4