Trump says Iran was two weeks away from nuclear weapon, forcing US strike

Published March 4, 2026 4:50pm ET



President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran was two weeks away from having nuclear weapons, prompting the United States to act.

Trump gave the remarks at the White House while signing the “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” which was announced during his State of the Union address last month.

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