US-Iran Conflict Escalation Looms as Republicans and Democrats Take Sides As negotiations to bring a lasting end to the US war with Iran falter, the political divide in Washington is growing increasingly stark. Leading Republicans are urging President Donald Trump to take a tougher stance against the Iranian government, with some even calling on him to "finish the job." In contrast, top Democrats are sounding the alarm, warning that resuming hostilities would have devastating consequences for the region and the world. The former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, a key Trump ally, has taken a particularly hawkish stance, suggesting that the current two-week ceasefire is merely a test of nerves. With tensions running high, it remains to be seen whether Trump will heed the advice of his Republican backers or listen to the warnings of his Democratic opponents.
Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilitiesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe failure of negotiations to end the US war with Iran has unleashed a barrage of starkly partisan political responses, with leading Republicans making hawkish calls for Donald Trump to “finish the job” while top Democrats warned that it would be disastrous for the president to resume hostilities.The former UN ambassador during Trump’s first presidency, Nikki Haley, led the Republican charge. She told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday that the current two-week ceasefire was a test of nerves. Continue reading...
