Whatever it takes," Trump said at the White House on Monday, during his first public event since the conflict began. Timeline Uncertainty and Congressional NotificationTrump’s timeline for the Iran operation has also shifted since it began. In his notification to Congress about the Iran strikes obtained by Reuters, Trump did not provide any timeline. After the Maduro operation, Trump held a press conference within hours at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and officials appeared on television multiple times to explain the move. This time, senior administration officials skipped the Sunday shows to avoid competing narratives and keep Trump as the main messenger, a White House official said.

Source: Washington Post March 03, 2026 15:09 UTC