How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
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by Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager, Edward Wong, Eric Schmitt and Ronen BergmanMarch 2, 2026
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/2/2026