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strikeSep 1, 2026

Six months on, Trump calls Iran conflict a little war, threatens to smack Tehran

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Six months on, Trump calls Iran conflict a little war, threatens to smack Tehran As the Iran war continues beyond six months, Donald Trump sought to dismiss the conflict as a 'relatively little war' for the US while threatening further strikes against Tehran.

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  • India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk

    Six months on, Trump calls Iran conflict a little war, threatens to smack Tehran As the Iran war continues beyond six months, Donald Trump sought to dismiss the conflict as a 'relatively little war' for the US while threatening further strikes against Tehran. US President Donald …

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