It’s like déjà vu all over again, isn’t it? Here we are, listening to the age-old cries of “death to America” and “death to Israel.” Audiences might roll their eyes, thinking they’ve hopped into a time machine. The serious back-and-forth diplomacy seems more like a theatrical interlude. The peace talks with Iran this past weekend crash-landed spectacularly, and President Trump is as undeterred as ever. His determination is firm, and he’s ready to finish what he started, treating military action like it’s the last five minutes of an action-packed movie.

For President Trump, the solution appears as straightforward as flipping a light switch. He’s entertaining the idea of cutting off Iran’s military capabilities as easily as one would finish off the remaining slices in a pizza box. The strategic straight of Hormuz is in the crosshairs, and the troops are on standby, like a plot twist everyone saw coming. If there’s a battle brewing, the only question seems to be how long it’ll take for the U.S. military to wrap it all up with a neat little bow.

While some House Republicans are already pulling out their calendars, citing Libya as a longer-than-usual affair thanks to President Obama, Congress appears ready to have a spirited chat about timelines. With votes looming over the next 60 days or so, lawmakers want to avoid an endless sequel. Because, let’s face it, nobody enjoys reboots.

Of course, there are whispers that some beloved conservative media personalities don’t share Trump’s fervor, suggesting that high-profile names like Tucker Carlson and Megan Kelly are somehow on Iran’s glam squad just because they question the strategy. Yet, anyone looking at the polls would get the picture: the Republican faithful aren’t snubbing their president over this. With Trump claiming a whopping 80 to 90% support within his party, those few dissenting voices might as well be whispers in the wind of social media noise.

And though social media influencers might stir the pot with their conspiratorial musings and alternative facts, they seem to forget that most American citizens reside off-screen. IRL, conservatives at churches and community events continue to back their president, standing resolutely against the Iranian threat. For years, leaders have promised action against Iran, but it seems finally one person has the audacity to keep their word. As a satisfying climax gains momentum, all that’s left is for the audience to sit back, grab some popcorn, and watch how this political thriller unfolds.