Despite antiwar MAGA wing, Trump gets Republican support for Iran strikes

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbMarch 1, 2026 at 07:24 AM

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In March 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran in a joint operation with Israel, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Despite ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, and mediation efforts by Oman, the strikes proceeded. Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senators Chuck Grassley and Bernie Moreno, largely supported Trump's actions, citing Iran's nuclear ambitions, terrorism, and aggression. This support came despite a growing noninterventionist sentiment within the MAGA wing of the Republican party. The Republican backing underscored the continued influence of foreign policy hawks within the party.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Oman 30% Bernie Moreno 30% Randy Fine 40% Chuck Grassley 40% Lindsey Graham 40% Israel ×250% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% Mike Johnson 60% Republican Party ×470% United States ×370% Donald Trump ×790% Iran ×990%

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iran strikes 100% republican support 90% donald trump 80% war on iran 80% foreign policy hawks 70% maga 60% antiwar 60% khamenei 50% diplomatic solutions 40% nuclear programme 40%

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