Overview

• President Trump convened a lengthy Situation Room meeting with top advisors as he weighed joining Israel’s military campaign against Iran.
• On Truth Social, he declared “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” signaling possible U.S. involvement in air operations.
• Prominent MAGA figures including Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized any U.S. entry as a betrayal of his America First promise.
• Vice President J.D. Vance defended Trump’s restraint on Iran while conceding further action may be needed to halt Tehran’s nuclear enrichment.
• The Wall Street Journal reports that a U.S. strike on Iran remains under consideration alongside diplomatic overtures.