This evening: Trump says U.S. could be in Iran for a month or ‘far longer’

Plus where to eat this month.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 2, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Trump says U.S. military operations in Iran could last a month or 'far longer' "Whatever the time is, it's OK. Whatever it takes," President Trump said at a White House event. "Right from the beginning, we projected four to five weeks, but we have the capability to go far longer than that. We'll do it." Read More ADVERTISEMENT Trump is rewriting the 'you break it, you own it' rule in Iran war It's far from clear that the president has a coherent plan for replacing Iran's radical Islamist autocracy with a friendlier regime. Read More Car insurance rates are skyrocketing in California. Here's why Auto insurance rates have surged because of high inflation and soaring vehicle repair costs in the car capital of the country. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Voter ID appears headed for California's November ballot. What you should know California.s voter identification initiative has collected 1.3 million signatures, surpassing the 874,641 needed to qualify for the November 2026 ballot. But those signatures still await verification by election officials. Read More Harvard is fighting Trump. UC president says he wants to try 'a better course' UC President James B. Milliken defended the university's decision to not sue the Trump administration over funding cuts and said it was the university's responsibility to engage. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Supreme Court questions denying gun rights to marijuana users in test of the 2nd Amendment The justices questioned whether marijuana users are so dangerous that they should not have firearms. Read More Thunderous applause, awed silences: What happened inside the room at the Actor Awards Michael B. Jordan and 'Sinners' had a good night at the Actor Awards, where Harrison Ford received a life achievement award and executives table-hopped. Read More Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? 'You be the judge,' says this Palisades architect A new home built in Pacific Palisades is designed for fire resistance without sacrificing architectural beauty. Read More Total lunar eclipse will turn the moon 'blood' red. Here's how to watch Wake up early enough Tuesday morning and you'll catch the moon turn "blood" red during a total eclipse. Read More The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers This month's top dining options include a buzzy restaurant in L.A.'s tiniest neighborhood, Bad Bunny-approved tacos in Highland Park and Georgian specialties in Van Nuys. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com