Trump,Vance Address MAGA Divisions Over US Iran War Plans

President Donald Trump, who campaigned as a peacemaker, is now publicly hinting at possible U.S. military action against Iran to prevent its nuclear ambitions, stating that if forced to choose between war or Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, action must be taken. Trump has called for Iran's unconditional surrender without further conflict, warning that patience is wearing thin, though he currently refrains from targeting Iran's Supreme Leader. Vice President J.D. Vance supports Trump’s approach, praising what he terms “remarkable restraint” and emphasizing Trump’s focus on protecting U.S. troops and citizens, while acknowledging public wariness due to past foreign policy missteps. However, some conservative allies, including Tucker Carlson, have criticized Trump for potentially enabling Israel's military strikes on Iran and urged the U.S. to avoid deeper involvement. Meanwhile, Israel has launched targeted military operations against Iran, leading to significant casualties on both sides and escalating tensions, with Iran retaliating through ballistic missile attacks and vows of revenge from its Supreme Leader. This escalating conflict is creating divisions within Trump's base as the administration balances diplomatic efforts with the threat of military force.