At CPAC, many Republicans stand by Trump on Iran. But they're divided on how the war could end.

Key Points:

• Most Republicans strongly support the Trump administration's military action against Iran, with 84% approval among Republicans and 70% among non-MAGA Republicans according to a recent CBS News poll, though some express concerns about the war's scope and potential expansion.
• At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), attendees and speakers voiced mixed feelings, with many opposing ground troops deployment and urging caution, while some Iranian-American attendees advocated for continued military efforts to topple Iran's regime.
• Former officials and conservatives such as Rep. Nancy Mace and Joe Kent have raised concerns about the lack of an exit strategy and questioned the immediacy of the threat posed by Iran, highlighting divisions within the GOP on the conflict.
• Steve Bannon emphasized the need for full information and debate regarding the war, reflecting his "America First" stance that is skeptical of prolonged foreign interventions and wary of escalating U.S. involvement in Iran.
• President Trump has conveyed mixed messages about the conflict's goals, describing it as a short-term mission to degrade Iran's military while also expressing interest in influencing Iran's leadership, though he has not ruled out the possibility of deploying ground forces.