Iran, Israel and Donald Trump
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Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.
Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, setting off air raid sirens nationwide as emergency services reported at least five dead and dozens wounded. Follow along for live updates.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said on “State of the Union” Sunday that if Israel’s attack doesn’t somehow convince Iran to make major concessions in Trump’s diplomatic attempt to end its nuclear program, then the United States should be prepared to join the conflict.
"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.
Israel hit more targets in Tehran and Iranian missiles fired at Israel killed at least 14, as the conflict entered a third day
Israel’s attack on Iran was long in the making – the result of years of meticulous planning by Israel and days of high-stakes talks between Tel Aviv and Washington, officials told CNN.
President Trump is trapped between the “America First” isolationists and others in his party who are cheering on Israel’s strikes against Iran.