Political firestorm brews over US involvement in Israel-Iran crisis
The crisis has exposed a split between Trump supporters and national security Conservatives, who are at odds over the U.S.'s involvement in the Middle East.
The crisis has exposed a split between Trump supporters and national security Conservatives, who are at odds over the U.S.'s involvement in the Middle East.
The crisis has exposed a split between Trump supporters and national security Conservatives, who are at odds over the U.S.'s involvement in the Middle East.
Explosions were heard across Iran's capital early Wednesday morning as Israel launched a barrage of missiles a day after President Donald Trump demanded Iran's
With Iran vowing to fight back, the crisis has exposed a split between staunch Trump supporters and national security Conservatives, who are at odds over the U.S.'s involvement in the region.
On social media, some of the president's most prominent allies, including Georgia Congresswoman and media host , criticized him for weighing a greater role in the Middle East. They urged the president to uphold his 2024 campaign pledge to avoid "forever wars," prompting responses from who called on Trump to fully back Israel and destroy Iran's nuclear program.
"This is something that's happened in the last few days. I think the president is perfectly within his authority in the steps that he has taken," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-N.D., said.
Trump has even traded barbs with critics himself, explaining that means that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials clarified that the military has only taken defensive action so far, not offensive strikes, against Iran, intercepting incoming missiles to protect Israel. The Pentagon says some fighter jets and tankers have been deployed to the region to ensure U.S. troops and bases are protected.
, Trump also warned that the U.S. had "complete and total control of the skies over Iran" as he considers the extent of U.S. involvement, including providing Israel with a bomb that could eliminate an Iranian nuclear site located deep underground.