Trump calls Iran conflict a 'minor attack' in Election Day Fox interview
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Source report: 2026-11-03 · Event: 2026-11-03
Read original story ↗Trump downplayed the Iran conflict during a November 3 Fox & Friends appearance, describing it as a minor attack rather than a war. Asked about the next move after the election, he left open further lethal force while saying he did not want to kill people. The comments followed reporting of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran.
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