Trump Monitors Strikes on Iran from Mar-a-Lago

Middle Eastern outlets present US officials and allies arguing that the war on Iran is a tough but limited campaign, not a long occupation or democracy project. They report Trump confirming destroyed Iranian naval vessels, warning Tehran against escalation, and receiving strong backing from some Gulf leaders and exiled Iranian figures who see a chance for "final victory" over Iran’s rulers. At the same time, they note domestic US divisions, including antiwar voices inside the MAGA movement and protests in cities like New York.

• •US officials insist the war on Iran is not an open-ended occupation or democracy-building effort.
• •Trump has warned Iran that any further attacks on US or allied interests will bring strong retaliation.
• •Some Gulf leaders and exiled Iranian figures publicly support US-Israel strikes as a step toward weakening or removing Iran’s leadership.
• •Republican support for Trump’s Iran strikes is strong despite resistance from an antiwar wing within his own base.
• •Local leaders in US cities such as New York have condemned the US-Israel strikes on Iran.