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Trump says latest U.S. strike on Iran will be short-lived
President Donald Trump told reporters the renewed U.S. offensive against Iran will not be sustained for long after the recent heavy exchange of fire.
In an Oval Office briefing, President Donald Trump said the United States had targeted Iranian equipment, including a mine-dropping rocket and radar and missile systems near the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the strikes destroyed the new gear Iran was building and warned that another attack could be launched at any time. Trump emphasized that the current campaign would not continue for "too long."
Why it matters
The remarks signal ongoing U.S. military pressure on Iran and hint at possible further strikes, affecting regional security.
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