New video loaded: How did President Trump decide to go to war?
President Trump's acceptance of Iranian military action began with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's determination to end diplomatic negotiations. Our investigative reporter Mark Mazzetti explains how few of Trump's advisers spoke out against it.
Written by Mark Mazzetti, Leila Medina, Sutton Rafael, Joey Sendaydiego, John Hazell, Rafaela Balster
March 3, 2026
