Event Brief
Trump: War with Iran to be a short-term excursion
Filed: Mar 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on Feb. 28.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: major combat operations
WHEN: Mar 09, 2026 at 5:53 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: to address ongoing tensions
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