Trump's Iran Strike: A Shift in Foreign Policy

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Cory with Durham News Today. President Donald Trump has overseen a major U.S. and Israeli military strike on Iran, aimed at stopping their nuclear program and long-range missiles. This action marks a big shift for Trump, who once slammed the Iraq War as a huge mistake and ran on keeping America out of foreign fights. Earlier this week, Trump warned of possible American casualties and urged Iranians to take charge of their future. This comes less than a year after he claimed airstrikes had already wrecked Iran's weapons capabilities, despite U.S. intelligence agreeing they were, said back. Republicans have mostly rallied behind the move, with senators like John Kornan praising it as needed to halt Iran's threats. But critics like Rand Paul called it another preemptive war, and Marjorie Taylor Green labeled it a betrayal of America's first principles. Unlike the long build-up to the Iraq invasion years ago, the administration gave little warning to the public. Vice President J.D.

1:00Vance insisted there's no risk of a prolonged conflict, and Trump's recent speeches barely touched on Iran. Democrats are pushing for oversight and war powers limits. Seeing a political edge, Trump has said strikes could go on as needed, but the road ahead remains unclear with risks of escalation. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com.