Iran Would Have Attacked First, Trump Says
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CBS News B Mar 3, 3:06 PM
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
Democracy Docket B Mar 1, 10:37 PM
Trump’s attack on Iran and the plot against your vote - Democracy Docket
Trump’s attack on Iran and the plot against your vote Democracy Docket
The New Republic B Feb 26, 3:09 PM
MAGA Senator Has Dumbest Defense for Trump Wanting to Attack Iran
The White House is prepping for war with Iran—but that outcome is getting more and more difficult to rationalize, even for MAGA loyalists. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin flopped and floundered Wedn
The Intercept B Mar 1, 6:58 PM
Trump’s Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege
“This is an introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. It absolutely triggers the 48-hour notice requirement.” The post Trump’s Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege appear
The Guardian A Mar 3, 11:00 AM
What is Trump’s endgame with Iran? | Robert Reich
This is a war without a plan, without a strategy, and without any clear understanding of where it leads or how it ends I’ve spent the last several days checking with foreign policy experts, analysts a
The New Republic B Feb 28, 5:05 PM
Why Trump Decided to Attack Iran Right Now—and What His Endgame Is
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. The United States and Israel started a military offensive in Iran on Saturday morning.
NBC News B Mar 2, 1:01 PM
Civilians killed by strikes in Iran and Israel
Civilians killed by strikes in Iran and Israel
Politico A Mar 1, 12:00 PM
Many of Trump’s own voters didn’t want to attack Iran. Now he has to win them over.
President Trump is navigating an evolving issue where support within his coalition — at least before the strikes — was real but not overwhelming.
HuffPost C Mar 2, 12:27 PM
U.S. Intel Did Not Suggest A Preemptive Strike From Iran Before U.S.-Israeli Attacks: Reports
Trump administration officials told congressional staff in private briefings that U.S. intelligence did not suggest Iran was preparing to launch a preemptive strike against the U.S.
Jacobin C Mar 2, 12:07 PM
US, Israel Target Civilians as Iran Escalates War to Survive
The US’s bad faith engagement in its negotiations with Iran have undermined any chance of a quick deescalation of the war. Fighting for its survival, Iran will give Israel the regional war it craves.
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USA Today B Mar 2, 9:03 PM
What's ahead for Iran war? More attacks, more forces, Trump says. - USA Today
What's ahead for Iran war? More attacks, more forces, Trump says. USA Today
BBC News A Mar 3, 2:53 PM
Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.
Axios A Feb 27, 10:30 AM
Trump-MAHA split complicates midterm agenda
The Trump administration's 2026 health care agenda is shaping up to look pretty different from last year's — and that's not going over very well with some of the "Make America Healthy Again" faithful.
Axios A Mar 1, 10:16 PM
Trump warns more U.S. troops will "likely" die in Iran attacks
President Trump presented on Sunday his case for going to war with Iran and toppling the current regime — and warned more U.S. soldiers will likely die before the operation ends. Why it matters: Trump
Axios A Feb 28, 7:21 PM
Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran
President Trump told Axios on Saturday that he has several "off ramps" from Operation Epic Fury, the extraordinary U.S. military campaign against Iran that he launched early Saturday morning. What the
Axios A Feb 28, 2:45 PM
How the U.S. attack on Iran could shake oil prices
The overnight military strikes on Iran will likely push up oil prices by creating new risks to supplies from the region that's home to a large chunk of global output and transit. Why it matters: Ameri
Reuters A Feb 28, 6:34 AM
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
BBC News A Mar 2, 6:44 PM
What Is Trump’s Endgame For War In Iran?
Trump says he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran.
Reuters A Feb 28, 11:24 PM
Iranian leader Khamenei killed in air strikes as U.S., Israel launch attacks - Reuters
Iranian leader Khamenei killed in air strikes as U.S., Israel launch attacks Reuters
Al Jazeera B Mar 3, 2:23 PM
Is Iran expanding attacks to target energy and civilian sites in the Gulf?
Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.
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Daily Signal C Mar 3, 5:31 PM
Iran Would Have Attacked First, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said Iran would have attacked first if the United States didn’t act. “They were going to attack,” Trump said. “If we didn’t... Read More The post Iran Would Have Attacked First,
National Review B Mar 2, 2:40 PM
Iran’s Last-Stand Strategy
The regime’s armed forces are mounting the very offensive that was expected to accompany the theocracy’s final moments.
Townhall D Mar 2, 11:50 AM
Here's What Iran Did After the US-Israeli Airstrikes. It Backfired Big Time.
The Blaze C Mar 3, 9:00 AM
Trump’s Iran week: The hidden wins you didn’t hear about
The daily news cycle around President Trump moves at a pace that buries accomplishments most presidents would tout for weeks. Several developments in late February fit that pattern. The headlines fixa
Daily Signal C Mar 3, 5:00 PM
US Struck Iran Based on Intel on Israel Attack Plans, Officials Say
In a classified briefing Monday on the new military conflict with Iran, top White House Cabinet members told congressional stakeholders that the initial American strikes... Read More The post US Struc