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Trump administration offers shifting narrative for U.S. war in Iran as Democrats pounce

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Trump said when the invasion began his objective was to "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group."

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