Iran strikes test GOP loyalty as Trump renews conflict

Trump’s assertion that the Iran cease-fire is over has unleashed renewed U.S. strikes and exposed rifts inside the Republican Party, as lawmakers wrestle with backing the president or opposing a broader confrontation that could boost energy costs and complicate the midterm message. Some call for congressional authorization while others push for a hard-line campaign; the White House argues the moves curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, but the episode highlights deep intra-party divisions amid a volatile international scenario.