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Pentagon Official Defends Trump on Iran War Claims
Filed: Mar 05, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby defends Trump amid Rep. Smith's concerns about U.S. involvement in Iran.
WHO: Elbridge Colby, Adam Smith
WHAT: Defense of President Trump regarding Iran war involvement
WHEN: Mar 05, 2026 at 11:42 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To clarify U.S. objectives in Iran
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