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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Aamer Madhani, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The conflict has resulted in significant costs and losses, with over $37. 5 billion spent and 18 US service members killed.
President Donald Trump has defended comments made by Vice President JD Vance regarding the conflict in Iran. Vance had stated that the situation is not a "war". Trump noted that US strikes on Iran are now intermittent and downplayed the intensity of the conflict.
He referred to the situation as "small potatoes" and a "military conflict". The conflict has resulted in significant costs and losses, with over $37.5 billion spent and 18 US service members killed. Further details on the situation and the comments made by Trump and Vance are available.
The exchange occurred in the Oval Office, with Trump responding to questions about Vance's previous comments.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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