Pivot in the White House: Trump aides back Iran strike after early caution

Trump’s top aides reportedly moved from early caution about a war with Iran to backing a rapid, limited strike focused on degrading Iran’s immediate weapons capabilities without regime change. VP JD Vance and others shifted from warning about unpredictable consequences to supporting a short, objective-driven campaign, while officials try to manage oil prices and political fallout ahead of midterms and the 2028 race. The piece notes internal tensions and the risks for those with ambitions beyond the current administration.