‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran
Trump tells reporters the US is 'not fighting right now' despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.
US President Donald Trump downplayed the ongoing war with Iran, calling it "small potatoes" and stating that only 18 American service members have been killed, compared to 100,000 in the Vietnam War. This comes as Vice President JD Vance previously said he wouldn't label it a "war" since major combat operations ended months ago.
Trump defended the US military campaign, saying their primary objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He warned that the US may strike the heavily fortified "Pickaxe Mountain" near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility if they detect any suspicious activity.
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- Iran war news LIVE Updates: Trump calls conflict ‘small potatoes,’ threatens Pickaxe Mountain strike 'very soon' livemint.com
- World News Today Live Updates: Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’ indianexpress.com
- Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ as US death toll reaches 18 thevibes.com
- Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes' pbs.org
- Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ aljazeera.com
