Trump Says Decision On Iran Not Final, Adds But ‘Sometimes You Have To’ Attack: Report

According to a report from CNBC, the president said to reporters outside the White House that while he would prefer to not attack Iran, but may have to.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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Aashika Suresh·Stocktwits
Published Feb 27, 2026   |   1:25 PM EST
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U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said on Friday that a final decision on whether or not to attack Iran is yet to be made.

According to a report from CNBC, the president said to reporters outside the White House that while he would prefer to not attack Iran, “but sometimes you have to.”

“We’re not thrilled with the way they’re negotiating,” Trump reportedly said, expressing his opinion on Iran’s leadership refusing to curb its nuclear program. “They cannot have nuclear weapons,” he added.

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