War in Iran: How Netanyahu Conviced Trump, According to the New York Times

On February 11, 2026, Benjamin Netanyahu presented a joint offensive against Iran to Donald Trump, claiming the country was militarily vulnerable. Despite reservations from U.S. officials, Trump signed off on attacks on February 27, resulting in the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28. The New York Times investigation reveals that Trump narrowed his objectives to removing the Iranian leadership and degrading the regime's military capabilities.