Trump’s war with Iran, briefly explained

A plume of smoke rises over Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026. | Ehsan/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

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Welcome to The Logoff: The US is at war with Iran.

Hi readers, by now I’m sure you’ve seen the news: Early on Saturday morning, the Trump administration, after weeks-long naval buildup in the Middle East...