Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The president’s ambitious aim promises heavy use of force and will rattle Gulf allies concerned about instability on their doorsteps.
No matter what Trump decides next, launching the attack is one of the most consequential moves of his presidency—or any modern presidency.
The operation in Iran marked a sharp reversal for a president whose political rise was fueled by American fatigue with regime change.
President Trump and his allies offered at least two separate objectives Sunday for the assault on Iran, muddying U.S. intentions for ending a conflict that has killed three American servicemembers.
President Trump says the Iran campaign might last a week or longer, but dwindling stockpiles could limit his options.
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