Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer

President Trump faces constraints on military action against Iran despite commanding the U.S. armed forces, according to reporting on his administration's deliberations. Trump has expressed frustration with limitations on his ability to respond to Iranian actions, according to officials familiar with his discussions. Military options against Iran carry significant diplomatic and economic consequences that restrict decision-making options available to the president. Congressional approval requirements, allied coordination needs, and potential regional escalation concerns represent practical limits on executive military authority.

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