Haley: Trump has ‘come too far to stop now’ in Iran war
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Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley endorses Trump's military operations against Iran and escalation of strategy.
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Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, endorsed President Trump's military operations against Iran on Tuesday, telling CNBC that the U.S. should "finish it" rather than withdraw from the conflict. Haley's comments suggest backing for an escalation of Trump's Iran strategy, contrasting her position with scenarios like the extraction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The remarks reflect support from a prominent Republican foreign policy voice for the administration's current military posture in the region. Haley's statement comes amid ongoing U.S. military operations that Trump authorized since taking office in January 2025. Her endorsement signals alignment with the administration's approach to Iran rather than a pivot toward restraint or disengagement.
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