# CNN

Rubio Recasts Rationale for Strike on Iran, Underscoring White House Confusion Over Justification

A U.S. official, Marco Rubio, offered contradictory explanations for a U.S. strike on Iran, first saying it was a pre-emptive response to an anticipated Israeli attack and later claiming President Trump acted after concluding negotiations with Iran had failed. The inconsistency highlights legal, diplomatic and political risks for the administration and raises questions about the intelligence and coordination behind the decision.