Trump says Iran conflict is a soft war, not a war, before midterms
They publishedTrump calls Iran conflict a ‘soft war,’ insists US holds the cards ahead of midterm elections
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Who
What
- Trump described the Iran situation as a 'soft war' that the US could end anytime.
- He spoke on Hannity and contrasted it with a traditional war.
- U.S. conducted a strike on Iran's Qeshm Island after an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft.
- Pentagon says the strike was defensive and does not signal broader warfare.
- Trump claimed the conflict costs exceed $47 billion, calling the price 'peanuts.'
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🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy · language: eng
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