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MAGA hawk mutiny deepens Trump's isolation on Iran
President Trump's Iran deal has intensified divisions within his base, as hawkish allies accuse him of betraying Israel through concessions. Pro-Israel conservatives demand transparency on the secret memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, criticizing financial relief for Tehran, reduced leverage post-military strikes, and doubts about Iran's trustworthiness. Trump's praise of Iranian negotiators further alienated critics who view the deal as rewarding Iran for surviving the conflict.
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