- President Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated with the lack of progress in ending the Iran conflict and the absence of a unified strategy among his top military advisers.
- An unnamed U.S. official claimed Trump "erupted" during a national security meeting last week, yelling expletives over the ongoing stalemate and lack of clear policy guidance.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the alleged incident, stating that Trump trusts his team and is the final decision-maker, adding that he remains "locked and loaded" to punish Iran.
- The conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in February and followed earlier strikes on nuclear facilities, is nearing its sixth month, despite Trump's initial description of it as a "short-term excursion."
- Divisions exist within Trump's camp, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly favoring more military force, while Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine question its effectiveness.
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‘Exasperated’ Trump battles with White House officials ‘over Iran strategy’
