Iranians protest against attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States on February 28, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. | Majid Saeedi/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The term “fog of war” usually describes the murkiness that combatants experience in conflict zones. For our purposes, it might also apply to the messages coming out of the White House over the past day or so. President Donald Trump has claimed that he launched a war against Iran to guarantee the en...

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