The debate inside the Republican Party has intensified after President Donald Trump joined Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
While many Republicans say the action is necessary to stop a regime that threatens America and Israel, others in the GOP worry it could drag the US into another long Middle East war and argue Congress should have a greater role in authorizing it.
FOR: Supporters argue that confronting Iran militarily is necessary to stop a regime that openly calls for the destruction of America and Israel and to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons that could threaten the entire world.
AGAINST: Opponents argue that even if Iran is dangerous, a US war could pull America into another costly and prolonged conflict in the Middle East and distract from domestic priorities.
