Trump's Iran War: Shifting Explanations for Operation Epic Fury

• US launched "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran on February 28, now in its third week.
• President Trump's administration provided inconsistent justifications, ranging from an "imminent nuclear threat" to long-standing grievances.
• The US invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter for self-defense, with Ambassador Mike Waltz claiming Iranian public support.
• Officials offered diverging reasons: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited military objectives, while Secretary Marco Rubio mentioned pre-empting Israeli-Iranian conflict.
• Trump's rhetoric also included regime change hints, support for Iranian protesters, and varied timelines for the war's end, while criticizing NATO allies for non-participation.