10.03.2026 10:33
While creating a stir with his statement that "the war is largely over," U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the cost of an attack on Iran to figures like his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Pete Hegseth. In a press conference, Trump said, "Based on what Steve, Jared, Pete, and Marco told me, I thought Iran would attack us. If we hadn't taken that step at that moment, I believe they were planning to attack us."
U.S. President Donald Trump made striking statements regarding the decision to attack Iran, following his announcement that the war in the Middle East has largely come to an end. Trump indicated that the military step was based on assessments he received from his advisors, pointing responsibility to certain individuals.
Speaking at a press conference, Trump stated that they acted based on information relayed to him that Iran was preparing to attack the U.S. He expressed that the decision to attack Iran was made in accordance with the intelligence and assessments provided by his advisors.
HE PLACED THE RESPONSIBILITY ON HIS ADVISORS In his statement, Trump said, "Based on what Steve, Jared, Pete, and Marco told me, I thought Iran was going to attack us. If we hadn't taken this step at that moment, I believe they were planning to attack us."
Trump's words particularly resonated in Washington due to his references to figures such as his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In the U.S. press, Trump's statements were interpreted as placing the responsibility for the Iranian attack on his advisors.
Jared Kushner HE SAID "THE WAR HAS LARGELY COME TO AN END" In a statement made a day earlier, Trump had said that the conflicts in the Middle East have largely come to an end. This announcement was closely monitored in global markets and diplomatic circles, with comments suggesting that tensions in the region could decrease following operations against Iran. However, Trump's latest statements also brought new discussions regarding the background of the decision for military operations against Iran.
A DEBATE BEGAN IN WASHINGTON Trump's words, which clearly pointed to his advisors, sparked a debate in U.S. politics as well. Some commentators suggested that Trump's statements could be seen as an attempt to share the responsibility for the military operation against Iran. Meanwhile, there has been no official statement from the White House or the mentioned officials regarding Trump's remarks. The tension between the U.S. and Iran has not completely ended in the region. Due to tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, military activity in the area, and mutual statements, uncertainty continues in global markets.
U.S.-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN While negotiations continued between Tehran and Washington, Israel and the U.S. launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where U.S. bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the U.S.-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, lost their lives. According to Iranian officials, 1,332 people died in the U.S.-Israel attacks. The Iranian Assembly of Experts announced that following the death of Ali Khamenei in the U.S.-Israel airstrike on February 28, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was elected to the leadership position "by an overwhelming majority of votes."