‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran

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On Friday, US President Donald Trump described the ongoing military conflict with Iran as "small potatoes," stating that "we lost 18 people" in the conflict which has lasted seven months. Trump's remarks, echoing Vice President JD Vance's earlier comments, appear to be a strategy to minimize the conflict's perceived impact ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump tells reporters the US is 'not fighting right now' despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.

‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran

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