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Trump Weighs War With Iran
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February 24, 2026
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23:14Now PlayingThe United States has been building up a military presence around Iran for weeks, even as negotiators from both countries plan to meet later this week in hopes of finding a diplomatic solution to the escalating tensions.
David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what President Trump hopes to achieve through potential military action, and why he has chosen this moment.
GuestDavid E. Sanger () , the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• Mr. Trump has said he is considering a targeted strike against Iran () that could be followed by a larger attack.
• As Mr. Trump weighs military action, he has declined to make a clear case for why, or why now () .
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