US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
The US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
By Ali Harb
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Washington, DC – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been warning of a grave Iranian threat to Israel and the world for more than 30 years.
Trump, Netanyahu agree to sanction Iranian oil; analysts say Israel is pushing for war to cover West Bank annexation.
War with Iran contradicts the US president's own criticism of regime change policies in the Middle East, analysts say.
Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
Possibility of US intervention is exposing sharp divisions in president Donald Trump’s base – key US politics stories from 18 June
America-first backers such as Steve Bannon urge restraint, while Republican hawks push for intervention
The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict.
