Trump's War Dance: Hawks Push for Aggressive Action Against Iran The war drums are beating louder on Capitol Hill, with Republican defense hawks leading the charge in urging President Trump to take a more aggressive stance against Iran.
Some have even called for a "massive attack" that would plunge the Middle East into further chaos. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have never been higher.
Stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, combined with recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Iranian backed Houthis, have created an atmosphere ripe for conflict.