Though the president has long professed an “America First” policy prioritizing the U.S., Trump suggested at his news conference that the war was for the benefit of other nations, especially those dependent on oil that’s shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the progress of the U.S. military operation in Iran online and in interviews on Sunday, March 1.

As Trump reportedly weighs putting boots on the ground, many people fear he will bring back the draft.

Trump promised to stop wars. His grip on his base is being questioned now that he’s started one.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to rule out a military draft for the ongoing conflict in Iran, stating that President Donald Trump "wisely does not remove options off of the table.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the administration believes the Iran was will be over when President Trump "determines the military objectives have been met."