The Day Trump Vowed to Continue Until All Targets Were Achieved

Japanese media editors prioritized the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict throughout March 2nd, 2026. The day began with reports of three U.S. military deaths in operations against Iran and confirmation of Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, which Iranian media attributed to the attacks. By early afternoon, coverage shifted to President Trump's projection of a four-week military operation and his vow to continue until "all targets are achieved." Reports detailed Hezbollah's entry into the conflict with attacks on northern Israel and the U.S. claim of near-total destruction of Iran's naval command. Evening coverage focused on significant economic impacts, including a 12% surge in oil prices and a 2% plunge in Japan's Nikkei stock index. Analysis examined Trump's agreement to negotiate with Iran's new leadership while questioning his optimistic timeline, with some reports suggesting the conflict could reduce Japan's GDP by nearly 1%.