To avoid 'US boots on the ground', Washington considers enlisting separatists in Iran
Top US officials, including the defence secretary, have said that sending US troops into Iran could not be ruled out. But given public opinion in the US, such a move would come with political consequences for US President Donald Trump and the Republicans, especially with the midterm elections approaching in November.
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The United States faces ongoing domestic political polarization, social stratification, and intensifying debates over the direction of its foreign policy commitments. As the world's largest military and economic power, US policy decisions on aid, sanctions, arms transfers, and diplomatic engagement have direct and immediate consequences for active conflict zones worldwide. Internally, rising partisan divisions, shifting electoral dynamics, and institutional tensions continue to shape the domestic landscape. The Conflict Pulse aggregates verified reporting on US-related geopolitical developments, executive actions, congressional debates on defense spending, and diplomatic maneuvers that directly intersect with the global conflicts tracked across this platform.
