Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By STEVEN SLOANMarch 3, 2026 at 09:53 AM

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Recent unity among Democrats, who have been largely unified in opposition to President Trump's policies, faces a potential challenge following joint US and Israeli strikes against Iran. While initially balancing condemnation of Iran's leader with calls for congressional restraint on Trump's war powers, some divisions are emerging within the party. This test of Democratic cohesion comes as they aim to regain a House majority in the upcoming midterm elections, having previously focused on criticizing Trump's immigration policies, economic strategies, and connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The situation highlights the potential for foreign policy to disrupt domestic political alliances. The article references events occurring in February 2026.