US President Donald Trump's advisers have reportedly urged him to consider an exit strategy amid rising oil prices and fears that a prolonged conflict could trigger political backlash.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, some of Trump's advisers have grown concerned as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, with Republicans warning about the potential political fallout ahead of the midterm elections.
Some Trump administration officials cautioned that a swift US withdrawal may not be easy if Iran continues to target countries in the region or if Israel presses ahead with strikes on Iranian positions, according to the report.
Trump also said the United States was prepared to keep targeting Iran if it continued blocking the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
While much of Trump's conservative base initially backed the operation, some advisers fear support could erode if the war drags on.
Trump has been briefed on polling about the conflict, and public surveys suggest most Americans oppose the war.
