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Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress

Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress

In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".

March 3, 2026 at 05:23 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"the threat from Iran had become 'untenable' despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We've complied with the law 100% and we're going to continue to comply with it."

— Mike Johnson , Politician

"This is as serious as it gets."

— Chris Murphy , Politician

"I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be putting boots on the ground."

— Richard Blumenthal , Politician

"This is not one of those times. We remain as confused as the American people."

— Brian Schatz , Politician

"The threat from Iran had become 'untenable' despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We've complied with the law 100% and we're going to continue to comply with it."

— Mike Johnson , Politician

"This is as serious as it gets."

— Chris Murphy , Politician

"I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be putting boots on the ground."

— Richard Blumenthal , Politician

"Although the United States desires a quick and enduring peace, it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I have to do what’s right, number one — and you can’t have Iran getting a nuclear weapon. That’s predominant to me."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I had serious doubts over the military action and questioned whether they were worth the deaths of multiple U.S. service members."

— Megyn Kelly , Influencer

"The bombing campaign was absolutely disgusting and evil."

— Tucker Carlson , Celebrity

"no U.S. ground forces were used in these strikes"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Although the United States desires a quick and enduring peace, not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Iran remains one of the largest, if not the largest, state-sponsors of terrorism in the world."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The threat from Iran had become 'untenable' despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The constitution says we're not supposed to be at war without a vote of Congress."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said, 'Too late!'"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I directed this military action consistent with my responsibility to protect Americans and United States interests both at home and abroad."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We seek a quick and enduring peace, it is not yet possible to determine the full scope or duration of military operations."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Although the United States desires a quick and enduring peace, it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Wars can be fought forever."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I had serious doubts over the military action and questioned whether they were worth the deaths of multiple U.S. service members."

— Megyn Kelly , Influencer

"The bombing campaign was absolutely disgusting and evil."

— Tucker Carlson , Celebrity

"I have to do what’s right, number one — and you can’t have Iran getting a nuclear weapon."

— Donald Trump , Politician

All Coverage

Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
BBC Newsvia rss 5 quotes 5 persons

In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".

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Trump sends official notification to Congress on strikes against Iran
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

President Trump sent an official notification to Congress regarding the U.S. strikes against Iran, stating that it is not yet possible to determine the full scope and duration of military operations, and that U.S. forces are prepared to take further action as necessary.

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Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

President Trump informed Congress that it is not yet possible to determine the full scope and duration of the U.S. military operation in Iran, citing the 'untenable' threat posed by Iran despite diplomatic efforts.

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Trump tells Congress it is ‘not possible at this time to know’ how long Iran attacks might last
The Independentvia ai 5 quotes 3 persons

President Trump acknowledged in a letter to Congress that it is currently impossible to determine the full scope and duration of U.S. military operations in Iran, citing the 'untenable' threat posed by Iran despite diplomatic efforts.

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Trump tells Congress it is ‘not possible at this time to know’ how long Iran attacks might last
Yahoo! Newsvia ai 4 quotes 3 persons

In a letter to Congress, President Trump stated that it is currently impossible to determine the duration of U.S. military operations in Iran, emphasizing the 'untenable' threat posed by Iran despite previous diplomatic efforts.

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Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
The Starvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

In a letter to Congress, President Trump stated that it is not yet possible to determine the full scope and duration of the U.S. military operation in Iran, citing the 'untenable' threat posed by Iran despite diplomatic efforts.

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Trump Says Iran Wants Talks but It’s ‘Too Late’ After Strikes
Kyiv Postvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

President Trump revealed that Iran is seeking negotiations following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes but declared it is 'too late' for talks, stating that Iran's air defense, Air Force, Navy, and leadership have been eliminated.

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