Regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the situation may become more serious. He described Iran as the ‘loser of West Asia’ and said that there will be no talks until Tehran surrenders unconditionally. Before the start of this war, people close to Trump, US Vice President JD Vance, Foreign Minister Marco Rubio and others had advised caution on Iran.
JD Vance warned Trump: Report
According to CNN report, when President Donald Trump first raised the possibility of war with Iran, only those closest to him expressed serious objection to it. However, later when the war started, he sided with Trump. Vice President JD Vance had warned Trump about the dangers of starting more wars in the Middle East. However, when it became clear that Trump was still in favor of military action, JD Vance changed his stance. He now argued that this was necessary to minimize American casualties and prevent Iran from striking first.
Marco Rubio also did not give full support to Trump
Quoting two American officials familiar with this war, CNN reported that American military officials were also against this war. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio did not give full support to Trump on this war. Apart from Vance, General Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, mentioned the possible negative consequences of an attack on Iran. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had focused more on political matters in recent months, but foreign policy was affected by the war.
attitude changed after the war
When Trump clarified the situation regarding the war, Vance and top American officials reduced their opposition to the war. JD Vance had said in an interview with Fox News last week, ‘Donald Trump will not under any circumstances allow this country to get entangled in a war with no clear end or objective in sight.’ However, he also said that the ongoing war in the middle may continue for a long time.
