Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates With Deadly Strikes, Trump Faces GOP Criticism

President Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending U.S. foreign wars, now faces a complex crisis as Israel and Iran escalate military conflict following Israel's surprise strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Despite Trump's veto of an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the conflict risks drawing the U.S. deeper into Middle Eastern hostilities, with Iran threatening retaliation. Trump insists that the U.S. is not currently involved but has not ruled out future participation, causing tension within his MAGA base that overwhelmingly opposes U.S. involvement in another war. Analysts argue Israel cannot unilaterally stop Iran's nuclear program through airstrikes alone, and the prolonged conflict may devastate regional stability and global economics. Conservative voices aligned with Trump emphasize prioritizing American interests and caution against entanglement in foreign disputes, reflecting MAGA's resistance to renewed interventionism. The situation challenges Trump's promise to end foreign wars, as his administration navigates pressure from allies and critics amid rising tensions in the Middle East.