However, analysts believe it may prove counterproductive to the US interest as well as to President Donald Trump personally. Donald Trump will have to weigh carefully before he takes the extreme step. Any military attack on Iran, at least for now, may prove suicidal for Trump's political future. It suggests clearly that military escalation could deepen domestic political backlash. Donald Trump may also suffer personally on political grounds and alienate his MAGA constituency.

Source: dna January 15, 2026 08:46 UTC