Can anyone explain why Trump so desperately wants to go to war with Iran?

One minute he claims he's such a caring person because he doesn't want to kill 150 Iranians, now he is provoking WWIII. Is he some kind of retard?

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He simultaneously wants to look tough while maintaining his campaign promise of not getting involved in any new Middle East conflicts. He's being pressured by hawks like Bolton and Pompeo too.