Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up economic pressure
Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said that he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.
TL;DR
- Trump affirmed he has no regrets about starting the Iran war and would repeat the action.
- He believes initiating the conflict was crucial to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Trump suggested the war would end immediately after the midterm elections.
- The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to sanction a large bank next week and previously sanctioned Dubai branches of an Egyptian bank and a Turkish bank for dealings with Iran.
- Trump denied reports of damage to U.S. assets after Iran claimed to have hit U.S. fighter aircraft in Jordan.