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Trump Threatens Iran Nuclear Site Strike While Minimizing Conflict

Donald Trump has downplayed the ongoing US-Iran conflict as minor while simultaneously warning of imminent strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure at Pickaxe Mountain. The escalating rhetoric has driven oil prices higher and prompted Tehran to urge regional nations to assume greater security responsibility independent of Washington.

4 Sept, 13:00 — 5 Sept, 05:23
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APVery High11h ago

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’ - AP News

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’  AP News

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’

US President Donald Trump has repeated an earlier warning that the US may attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain "very soon".

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Fox NewsMixed18h ago

Trump is dismantling Iran’s war machine, but America still needs an endgame

Iran exploited U.S. fears of escalation for decades, but Trump's military pressure campaign is finally making asymmetry work both directions.

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Barron'sHigh13h ago

Trump Says Iran War Is 'Small Potatoes' For US - Barron's

Trump Says Iran War Is 'Small Potatoes' For US  Barron's

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The IndependentMostly Factual11h ago

Trump gets testy and calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’ when pressed on length of fight

The president argued the conflict was minor compared to something like the Vietnam war and said the U.S. had ‘essentially taken over’ the country

By Josh Marcus

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YahooMostly Factual14h ago

Pelosi, Omar join Trump and Schiff as unlikely alliance pushes to onshore key industry

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economic-times3h ago

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record

Oil prices have surged dramatically this week amidst escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Record-high retail diesel prices in the U.S. are fueling global inflation concerns. Supply chain disruptions in the Middle East are dealing a blow to crude oil futures. Analysts warn of potential further increases if the conflict deepens. Additionally, positive U.S. employment figures could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates soon.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon': Trump issues fresh threat to Iran’s nuclear site

By ROHITASHWA RANJAN

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moneycontrol4h ago

Iran urges regional states to take charge of their own security, rejects reliance on US - Moneycontrol.com

Iran urges regional states to take charge of their own security, rejects reliance on US  Moneycontrol.com

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japan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes,’ as he plays down war

The U.S. president again compared the death toll of 18 U.S. service members to the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, which lasted years.

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ndtvMostly Factual8h ago

Trump Issues Fresh Threat To Strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump defended the months-long US military campaign against the Islamic Republic, saying its primary objective was to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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gulf-newsMixed3h ago

Donald Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’, backs Vance’s claim that it's is 'not a war'

Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and says he agrees with Vance that it's not a 'war'

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meduza9h ago

‘I know him very well’: Trump says Putin is not going to attack NATO territory

U.S. President Donald Trump said at a White House briefing that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO countries.

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star-malaysiaMixed12h ago

Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon - thestar.com.my

Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon  thestar.com.my

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Daily SabahMixed13h ago

Trump team eyes post-war Mideast strategy to contain Iran

The Trump administration is drawing up a post-war strategy for the Middle East aimed at curbing Iran’s regional influence while strengthening cooperation among U.S. partners and pu...

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punch-ngMostly Factual10h ago

Iran war is ‘small potatoes’ for US – Trump

Donald Trump downplays the Iran war as ‘small potatoes’ for the US, despite ongoing conflict and casualties, ahead of crucial midterm elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-war-is-small-potatoes-for-us-trump/

By Punch Newspapers

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rudawMixed2h ago

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ - Rudaw

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’  Rudaw

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vanguard-ngMixed16h ago

Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja has urged the United Nations, governments and the international community to speak out against what it described as continued US military attacks on Iran and the killing of civilians. The post Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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press-tvLow14h ago

Qalibaf calls for homegrown regional security, says Iran ‘stands ready’ - PressTV

Qalibaf calls for homegrown regional security, says Iran ‘stands ready’  PressTV

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Fox News4 Sept, 13:00First to report

Trump is dismantling Iran’s war machine, but America still needs an endgame

2h later
vanguard-ng4 Sept, 15:21

Iran urges UN, world leaders to stop US attacks

2h later
Yahoo4 Sept, 17:35

Pelosi, Omar join Trump and Schiff as unlikely alliance pushes to onshore key industry

press-tv4 Sept, 17:50

Qalibaf calls for homegrown regional security, says Iran ‘stands ready’ - PressTV

vijesti-me4 Sept, 18:22

Perić: Dobio sam poruku da je pametno da se primirim, potom je...

Barron's4 Sept, 18:42

Trump Says Iran War Is 'Small Potatoes' For US - Barron's

investing-com4 Sept, 18:54

Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain soon

Daily Sabah4 Sept, 18:57

Trump team eyes post-war Mideast strategy to contain Iran

star-malaysia4 Sept, 18:58

Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon - thestar.com.my

le-figaro4 Sept, 19:44

Guerre en Ukraine : Donald Trump réaffirme que Vladimir Poutine «n'a pas l'intention d'attaquer» l'Otan

vg4 Sept, 19:50

Trump sier USA kan snart angripe iransk atomanlegg

arab-news4 Sept, 20:03

Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain soon - arabnews.com

iefimerida4 Sept, 20:10

Τραμπ: O Πούτιν δεν θα επιτεθεί στο ΝΑΤΟ, μου το είπε, τον ξέρω καλά

klix-ba4 Sept, 20:13

Kompleks koji je slabo poznat javnosti: Trump ponovo prijeti da će napasti iransku planinu Pickaxe

AP4 Sept, 20:21

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says he agrees with Vance that it’s not a ‘war’ - AP News

dh-les-sports4 Sept, 20:48

Guerre au Moyen-Orient: Donald Trump dit que la guerre en Iran, c'est de la "gnognotte"

The Independent4 Sept, 20:52

Trump gets testy and calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’ when pressed on length of fight

CNN4 Sept, 21:24

Trump says Iran conflict is ‘small potatoes’ | CNN Politics - CNN

punch-ng4 Sept, 21:32

Iran war is ‘small potatoes’ for US – Trump

observador4 Sept, 21:38

Trump: "Putin não tem intenção de atacar a NATO"

seneweb4 Sept, 22:21

Trump devient le premier commandant en chef américain en exercice depuis 100 ans à figurer sur une pièce de monnaie

la-repubblica4 Sept, 22:23

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Trump lavora a un piano per il Medio Oriente

meduza4 Sept, 22:33

‘I know him very well’: Trump says Putin is not going to attack NATO territory

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newsbeast4 Sept, 23:34

Ο Τραμπ προσπαθεί να καθησυχάσει τους Αμερικανούς για το Ιράν: «Είναι παιχνιδάκι, δεν είναι κάτι σπουδαίο»

ndtv4 Sept, 23:40

Trump Issues Fresh Threat To Strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

Al Jazeera5 Sept, 00:00

Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’

china-daily5 Sept, 00:26

Trump demands Fed rate cut, reasserts pressure - China Daily

japan-times5 Sept, 01:19

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes,’ as he plays down war

Times of India5 Sept, 01:26

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon': Trump issues fresh threat to Iran’s nuclear site

aftonbladet5 Sept, 01:47

Trump om Irankriget: ”Småpotatis”

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moneycontrol5 Sept, 03:24

Iran urges regional states to take charge of their own security, rejects reliance on US - Moneycontrol.com

economic-times5 Sept, 03:58

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record

gulf-news5 Sept, 04:08

Donald Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’, backs Vance’s claim that it's is 'not a war'

naftemporiki5 Sept, 04:21

«Για εμάς είναι παιχνιδάκι»: Ο Τραμπ υποβαθμίζει τον αντίκτυπο του πόλεμου με το Ιράν για τις ΗΠΑ

digi245 Sept, 04:41

„Putin nu are intenţia de a ataca teritoriul NATO” dă asigurări Donald Trump, care spune că va vorbi cu liderul rus

rudaw5 Sept, 05:23

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ - Rudaw

cdm-me5 Sept, 05:30

UŽIVO: SAD i Iran – od najave novog sporazuma do prijetnji novim napadima

aktuality-sk5 Sept, 06:07Latest update

Trump zľahčuje vojnu s Iránom. Označil ju za „zanedbateľnú záležitosť“