Trump Faces Rising Pressure at Home and Abroad Over Iran Decision

President Donald Trump is under intensifying pressure both domestically and internationally as he considers whether the U.S. will support Israel in a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.“I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due,” Trump said, emphasizing his wait-and-see approach while monitoring Tehran’s willingness to negotiate. Though he has already approved potential attack plans, sources told ABC News that no final decision has been made.The possibility of military action marks a stark departure from Trump’s long-held “America First” stance. The issue is sharply dividing his Republican base—hawks like Sen. Lindsey Graham are calling for aggressive action, while influential MAGA voices like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon urge caution and diplomacy.A recent Fox News poll shows voters are split: while many believe Iran poses a national security threat, most also think Israeli strikes would escalate global danger.Democrats in Congress are pushing back on Trump’s unilateral authority. Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a resolution requiring congressional approval before any U.S. military involvement in Iran.On the international stage, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lobbying Trump to act, warning of shared threats. “Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York,” Netanyahu said, arguing that Tehran’s hostility targets both nations.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed retaliation if the U.S. intervenes, warning that any strike would result in “irreparable damage.” He declared, “War will be met with war, bombing with bombing.”Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate subcommittee, confirming that U.S. forces are fully prepared for any directive. “Maximum force protection is being maintained,” he said.As tensions escalate, Trump remains noncommittal. “Things change, especially with war,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. “That’s why I wait until the last second.”