Shea Levin · Nov 8, 2026
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A senior Israeli official said President Trump's advisers are locked in heated arguments over whether to resume the war against Iran, and that it is impossible to know what the president will ultimately decide, according to reports.
U.S. Central Command commander Brad Cooper and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are pressing to renew the fighting, while Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine is more hesitant. Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner strongly oppose a return to war. Prime Minister Netanyahu has joined the pressure on President Trump and is trying to advance a strike.

