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Trump calls Iran conflict "small potatoes," disputes "war" label

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President Donald Trump has characterized the ongoing conflict with Iran as "small potatoes," downplaying its significance and aligning with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that it does not constitute a "war." Trump noted that the intermittent U.S. strikes, which have resulted in 18 American service member deaths and cost over $37.5 billion, are not a major engagement compared to past conflicts like Vietnam. Vance echoed this sentiment, stating there is no active shooting, despite Iran retaliating against U.S. ally Kuwait during the ongoing hostilities. AI

RANK_REASON The article reports on political commentary and statements made by Donald Trump and JD Vance regarding a military conflict, rather than a direct event like a policy change or product release.

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Trump calls Iran conflict "small potatoes," disputes "war" label

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press ·

    Trump calls the Iran war — which has left 18 U.S. service members dead — ‘small potatoes’ and backs Vance’s view that it’s not a war

    “I can understand what he’s saying,” said Trump. He added: “I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing."

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