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Trump calls Iran conflict 'military exercise,' denies war pledge

President Donald Trump has referred to the ongoing conflict with Iran as a "military exercise" rather than a war, despite significant fighting and casualties. He has also denied promising to avoid new wars, stating he would build the strongest military. The U.S. has engaged in missile and drone exchanges, naval blockades, and strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran has threatened commercial ships. Congress has shown signs of assertiveness, with the House voting to limit Trump's war-making abilities against Iran. AI

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Trump calls Iran conflict 'military exercise,' denies war pledge

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Trump calls Iran war a ‘military exercise’ even as Hormuz fighting heats up and denies promising no new wars — despite repeated pledges

    "First of all, I didn't guarantee no war," Trump claimed. "Why would I have built the strongest military in the world?"