Here are the most important developments in Iran in the past 24 hours

NPR | By Jane Arraf

Published March 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM CST

President Trump is offering some indication about how long the war with Iran might last.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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