Trump Declares Early Victory, Lebanon Asks Israel To Talk, New York Protest Attack

Up First from NPR · Mar 10, 2026 · 13m

President Trump declared victory in Iran at his first press conference since the war began, but said the U.S. could still go further and compared the endgame to Venezuela, walking back earlier calls for unconditional surrender.

The war is widening as Israel keeps striking Tehran and Beirut, Iran continues to hit back in the Gulf, and Lebanon's president publicly accuses Hezbollah of betraying the country while signaling he's ready for direct talks with Israel.

And in New York City, two Pennsylvania teenagers are charged with terrorism after throwing explosive devices at an anti-Muslim…