Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's missile program

Mar 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon — Annabelle Gordon

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he ordered the U.S. military to attack Iran to thwart Tehran's nuclear program and a ballistic missile program that he said was growing rapidly.

(Reporting by Steve Holland; eduiting by David Ljunggren)

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