Trump is increasingly relying on a small group of advisers for critical input as he weighs whether to order U.S. military action in Iran targeting its nuclear program, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official. At the same time, another senior administration official said, Trump has been crowdsourcing with an array of allies outside the White House and in his administration about whether they think he should greenlight strikes in Iran — a question that has divided his core supporters. Trump also leans on his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, when he weighs decisions that fall under his portfolio, the official said. Show moreAs he decides whether to directly involve the United States in a war with Iran, Trump has expanded his circle in some ways while shrinking it in others. Trump discusses foreign policy with officials in his administration, as well as a myriad of foreign leaders and contacts outside the government.

Source: The Guardian June 20, 2025 19:55 UTC