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Congress Splits Over Iran War as Senate Faces a Vote
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro March 4, 2026

The administration’s shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.

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Trump Signals U.S. Is Prepared for a Long War Against Iran
ByShawn McCreesh, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Abdi Latif Dahir March 2, 2026

President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.

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How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
ByAmelia Nierenberg March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

Fighting is spreading throughout the Middle East as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.

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How the Assault on Iran Unfolded
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

Despite warnings after an earlier wave of killings, top Iranian officials gathered in person, and Israel seized the chance to kill Iran’s supreme leader.

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Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers Have Been Cut by Half, Israeli Official Says
ByGabby Sobelman March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

The Israeli military says it identified a significant recent acceleration in Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile production capabilities.

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Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself
ByEdward Wong and Michael Crowley March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

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Netanyahu Takes His Shot at Regime Change in Iran
ByDavid M. Halbfinger February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The United States and Israel have declared their war aim as paving the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran.

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Iranian Attacks on Israel Shine a Light on Shelter Shortage
ByAdam Rasgon February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The missile barrages highlight a shortage of bomb shelters in a country that has been preparing for war with Iran for decades.

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Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

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