Israeli officials have hinted the strike was expedited to exploit a daylight window of opportunity when senior Iranian leaders met. When asked late Saturday, Trump notably declined to say who he thought would play that role in this case. Iran’s security forces have just had a refresher course in the power of savagery, as they put down January’s uprising. The US and Israel seem united in their assessment that removing the top layer of Iran’s regime will leave them in a better place. The superior technology, intelligence and firepower of the United States and Israel enabled them to conjure a swift and simple solution to their enduring Iran problem.

Source: CNN March 01, 2026 15:57 UTC