Trump aides push Israel-first approach to Iran as a way to shore up support for action

White House advisers tied to the Trump administration privately prefer Israel to strike Iran first, arguing an Israeli attack and Iran’s retaliation could make a U.S. military response more politically palatable. Discussions cover whether to launch a limited first strike or a broader campaign (potential decapitation scenarios), while weighing risks to U.S. stockpiles and potential American casualties, with a joint U.S.-Israel operation still a possibility.