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Trump calls Iran conflict small potatoe and says it not a war
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wandsworthguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom · Middle East
A political figure has stated that the conflict with Iran is insignificant and not a war. This comment offers a perspective on the nature and severity of the situation involving Iran.
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