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Trump Rejects Nuclear Options and Downplays Escalation in US-Iran Clashes
President Trump dismissed reports framing recent US-Iran military exchanges as a limited conflict and sharply rebuked reporters who asked about the potential deployment of nuclear weapons against Tehran. His comments underscore an administration effort to project deterrence while signaling that escalation remains controlled.
31 Aug, 22:54 — 1 Sept, 04:38
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Trump Dismisses ‘Little War’ With Iran as Clashes Resume
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that the conflict in Iran was draining American firepower, saying "This is a relatively little war for us". Bloomberg's Onur Ant breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Trump rebukes reporter over nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has scolded a reporter in the White House when she asked him if he considered using a nuclear weapon against Iran.
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