politics
March 3, 2026
Trump Counters Rubio, Says US Actually “Might Have Forced Israel’s Hand”
Trump said Washington was the driving force behind the Iran war, while Rubio said it was Israel.
TL;DR
- President Trump stated the U.S. "might have forced their hand" regarding actions against Iran.
- This contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that Israel initiated the action and the U.S. was drawn in.
- Rubio had explained that the U.S. preemptively acted to avoid higher casualties from an anticipated Iranian attack on American forces.
- The article mentions Israel has sought to attack Iran for decades, with President Trump refusing a similar request in 2025.
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