Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’
In a White House press briefing, Vice President JD Vance described the conflict in Iran as "on-and-off attacks" rather than a war. President Donald Trump, during an Oval Office exchange, agreed with Vance's assessment, calling the situation "small potatoes" for the United States. He argued that the conflict is not a significant issue compared to other wars the U.S. has fought, such as Vietnam where 100,000 lives were lost.
Trump also defended the strikes on Iran, stating that they have contributed to defanging the country's nuclear program. Despite the 18 U.S. service members killed in the conflict, Trump insisted that it is not a war, as the U.S. has not lost any personnel in engagements with Venezuela.
Written by urgent.news from Winnipeg Free Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’ apnews.com
- Trump hints at possible US strike on Iran’s Jabal Al-Fas nuclear facility english.ajel.sa
- Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon al-monitor.com
- Trump warns Iran: We may hit Pickaxe very soon israelnationalnews.com
- Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘soon’ middleeasteye.net
- ‘Treasonous scum’: Trump attacks media over Iran war coverage thehill.com
- Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon jpost.com
- Trump wants to stop the fighting. Iran has trouble knowing when to quit haaretz.com
