AdvertisementMore hawkish voices urging Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran include Republican lawmakers such as U.S. In taking America to war, Trump offered little explanation, and the administration’s stated war aims have ranged from thwarting an imminent attack by Iran to crippling its nuclear program to replacing its government. He and his aides say they are far ahead of the four- to six-week timeframe Trump initially announced. HEBRON, KENTUCKY - MARCH 11: Attendees listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Verst Logistics on March 11, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky. A source familiar with U.S. intelligence reports rejected claims by Trump aides that Iran had been within weeks of being able to produce a nuclear weapon.

Source: Huffington Post March 13, 2026 23:45 UTC