To strike or not to strike. 

The US President has had talks with officials on joining Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Since the initial attack on Friday, strikes have killed at least 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis.

Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says the split in Trump's supporter base will make things difficult. 

Patman says many MAGA supporters want to stay out of foreign wars. 

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