Republican Warns Boots on the Ground in Iran May Be "Unavoidable"
Republicans support Trump’s air and naval strikes on Iran as defensive actions but insist Congress must authorize any deployment of ground troops, amid ongoing classified briefings.
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Red line on Iran? Majority of Americans say "no” to boots on ground; few expect the war to end within a month
35 per cent approve of Trump’s performance, while 32 per cent support air strikes March 5, 2026 – It has been less than one week since US and Israeli air strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East, and indeed, the rest of the world, into a tense, twisting and evolving conflict involving countries near and far from the Persian Gulf.… The post Red line on Iran? Majority of Americans say “no” to boots on ground; few expect the war to end within a mont…
Republicans Signal They Have a Red Line on Iran: Boots on the Ground
“I find it difficult to imagine a scenario where I would" support sending troops, Sen. Josh Hawley said. Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via AP ImagesRepublicans on Capitol Hill are standing firmly behind President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran without congressional approval. But some are signaling they’d draw the line at troops on the ground.“I think boots on the ground would require congressional authorization,” Sen. Josh Hawley, who backs the …
Josh Hawley says US operation in Iran seems ‘open-ended’ and ‘very ambitious’
“The military has accomplished a lot. So I think given the successes that they’ve had and the amount that they’ve accomplished, I would hope for a swift conclusion."
Republicans hand Trump the wheel on Iran, but one red line emerges – Your Capital Minds
House Republicans are signaling that they’re largely OK giving President Donald Trump the reins as the U.S. and Israel continue their joint operation against Iran. But one red line looms on the horizon for most GOP lawmakers, one that would put dozens of them in a difficult position between supporting their party leader and keeping in line with Congress’ constitutional authorities. ‘I would like to see congressional approval for boots on the gro…
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