For Trump, the conflict in Iran is a 'military exercise', not a great war

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

For Trump, the conflict in Iran is a 'military exercise', not a great war

Operation Epic Fury, launched on February 28, 2026, by the US and Israel against Iran, has killed 13 US troops and wounded 290. Iran retaliated with over 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones, hitting bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf. Donald Trump called the conflict a 'military exercise' not a 'great war', contradicting his earlier claims of destroying Iran's army. He also mentioned a potential deal on highly enriched uranium.

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