Signs of discord have surfaced within the United States’ ruling party over a potential ground operation in Iran. Republican lawmakers have expressed differing opinions on whether such an escalation should proceed, highlighting internal divisions as President Donald Trump contemplates expanding military action from air strikes to a conventional ground assault. Responding to Pentagon preparations, Republican […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated to senior advisers that he may be prepared to conclude the American military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Unnamed officials cited by the newspaper suggest that Mr Trump and his aides have been […]