Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 03:15 AM
Trump had a ‘good feeling’ Iran would strike the US: White House

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In March 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that then-President Donald Trump had a "good feeling" that Iran was preparing to attack US assets in the region. According to Leavitt, this perceived imminent threat prompted the US to order strikes. The White House indicated that the strikes were a response to the anticipated Iranian aggression. The specific targets and location of the potential Iranian attack, as well as the US strikes, were not detailed in the report. The statement highlights the US government's justification for military action based on a perceived threat from Iran.

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