February 28, 2026 at 10:02AM
Exclusive: Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
Trump was briefed that a potential Iran strike carried high risk to U.S. casualties but could yield a generational shift in the Middle East favorable to U.S. interests, according to a U.S. official. The briefings framed the operation as high risk but with strategic benefits.
The discussions centered on the potential costs and the upside of reshaping regional dynamics, with emphasis on deterrence and leverage against Iran. Officials weighed short-term dangers against longer-term strategic gains for the United States.
No further details were provided about the specific plans, targets, or timing of any proposed action.