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Steve Bannon Enters White House as Trump Allies Pressure Against Iran Strikes

Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former senior advisor and vocal opponent of Iran strikes, was spotted entering the White House as internal pressure mounts against military action in the Middle East. Bannon has intensified lobbying efforts in recent days, urging the White House to avoid attacking Iran despite Israeli operations against Iranian nuclear facilities. The former strategist is leading a faction of Trump-aligned Republicans pushing for restraint. Joining Bannon's opposition are prominent Trump allies including journalist Tucker Carlson and radio host Alex Jones, creating a significant counter-pressure campaign within Republican circles traditionally supportive of strong military action. The internal divisions highlight competing influences on Trump's Iran policy as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that U.S. involvement "depends on Trump" and that the president "will do what's good for America." The presence of anti-intervention voices at the White House suggests Trump faces substantial pressure from his base to avoid direct military engagement, even as Israel continues its expanded campaign against Iranian targets.