Trump advisers split over renewed Iran strikes as Vance pushes diplomacy: report

President Donald Trump's top advisers are divided over whether to resume military strikes against Iran or continue negotiations, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff favor diplomacy, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper support renewed military operations, the newspaper reported, citing U.S. officials.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly favor maintaining economic pressure through sanctions and the blockade.

The disagreements come as Trump weighs further strikes following Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections. The president said Friday that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington.