Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war

By: Ashley Murray, Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he “might have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops.

Trump’s statement came less than a day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters the United States joined the campaign to protect American troops after Israel’s planned strike.

“We were having negotiations with these lunatics, and it was my opinion that they were going to attack …

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