Donald Trump faces uproar from MAGA base over possible Iran strike

Some of Trump's most prominent Republican allies, including top lieutenant Steve Bannon, have found themselves in the unusual position of being at odds with the president
Donald Trump faces uproar from MAGA base over possible Iran strike

A decision by Mr Trump to enter the conflict would be a sharp departure from his usual caution about foreign entanglements. 

The prospect of a US strike against Iran has exposed divisions in the coalition of supporters that brought President Donald Trump to power, with some of his base urging him not to get the country involved in a new Middle East war.

Some of Mr Trump's most prominent Republican allies, including top lieutenant Steve Bannon, have found themselves in the unusual position of being at odds with a president who largely shares their isolationist tendencies.

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