Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran

The Guardian World

by Robert Tait and Chris Stein in Washington

March 3, 2026

Democrats have decried Marco Rubio’s briefings as inadequate in articulating the goals of war Donald Trump attempted to counter a simmering anti-Israel backlash in Congress and among his own Maga supporters on Tuesday by denying suggestions that he had been bounced into attacking Iran because Israel had already decided to do so. Amid growing criticism among opponents and allies alike, Trump rebuffed claims that he had struck Iran only because Israel had forced his hand, a suspicion fueled by comments made by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state. Continue reading...

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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/3/2026