As the U.S. strikes Iran, here's the White House is saying to the American public

NPR | By Scott Simon,

Published February 28, 2026 at 5:56 AM MST

We look at the White House's messaging to the American public on the strikes in Iran.

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As the U.S. strikes Iran, here's the White House is saying to the American public

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