Trump floats nuclear strike on US as Iran war endgame, citing imminent threat

Former President Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran, suggesting the US should absorb a nuclear strike to prove the necessity of war, despite declining Republican support for the conflict. The claim of an imminent nuclear threat remains unsubstantiated, and the statement marks a significant departure from conventional deterrence doctrine. This could signal a hardening of political positions ahead of the 2026 midterms, though its direct policy impact is unclear.