Why Republicans Are Split on Iran? Expert Explains

Following the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites, political unity on Capitol Hill is far from guaranteed.

In this Pulse Insider exclusive, Nick Loris, Executive Vice President of Policy at C3 Solutions, explains why the Republican Party is divided over the next steps. Some GOP leaders are applauding the show of force. Others fear long-term consequences—escalation, economic fallout, and energy uncertainty.

As an expert in energy, climate policy, and markets, Loris connects the dots between foreign policy, domestic energy strategy, and how geopolitical moves like Operation Midnight Hammer affect more than diplomacy—they can hit the US economy and environment.

From oil prices to global emissions policy, this conflict is testing Republican principles—and political futures.