Inside the Trump Team’s Calculations on Iran: Military Options vs. America First Principles

In a pivotal moment, President Donald Trump’s National Security Council has convened to deliberate possible military options in response to the escalating crisis in Iran. This meeting reflects Washington's pressing concerns over Tehran’s violent crackdown on widespread protests and signals a high-stakes decision looming just beyond the horizon. Among the key players shaping these plans are Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who bring a hawkish approach to countering the regime’s brutality. The proposed arsenal of responses includes not only potential airstrikes against Iranian military targets but also intensified economic sanctions, targeted cyberattacks, and bolstered support...