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Trump calls Iran conflict small potatoe and says it not a war
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from hexham-courant.co.uk · United Kingdom · Middle East
Former President Trump has described the Iran conflict as "small potatoe" and stated that it is not a war, indicating his perspective on the situation. This matters as it reflects a political leader's view on an international issue.
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