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Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes,' agrees with Vance that it's not a ‘war'
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Trump's remarks came after Vance's statement that the situation in the Middle East does not constitute a war. A defense of comments made by Vice President JD Vance was offered by President Donald Trump.
A defense of comments made by Vice President JD Vance was offered by President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks came after Vance's statement that the situation in the Middle East does not constitute a war. The president described the conflict as relatively minor.
The U.S. has incurred significant costs and losses in the conflict. Further information about the situation and the exchange between Trump and the press is available.
President Trump's description of the conflict was brief, and he noted that the U.S. strikes are intermittent. His comments followed Vance's statement from a day earlier.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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