Trump Says Iran Attacks Running Ahead of Schedule

‘This was our last best chance to strike,’ the president says at a White House event.

President Trump arrives for a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 02, 2026. — President Trump arrives for a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 02, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

LUKE FUNK

Published: Mar 2, 2026, 12:21 PM ET
Updated:Mar 2, 2026, 01:33 PM ET