Trump returns to Iran strikes after peace push triggers backlash from GOP hawks before US midterms?

Trump’s latest Iran gambit has triggered a political firestorm at home, as GOP hawks slam his peace overtures and push him back toward hardline military options ahead of the US midterms. This video breaks down how Republican pressure, donor anger, and conservative media backlash have boxed the president in, forcing him to recalibrate his Iran strategy just months after selling a “historic peace” narrative. We explain how the earlier peace push, touted as a way to end a costly war and stabilize oil markets, is now being framed by critics as a dangerous concession to Tehran that could hurt Republicans at the ballot box. From calls for fresh strikes and tougher sanctions to warnings about appearing “weak” on Iran, we track the internal GOP clash shaping Trump’s next move.