President Donald Trump said he has no regrets about starting the war with Iran, telling Fox News he would have attacked despite the potential effect on the midterm elections, CNBC reported, as Washington is said to be increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
Key facts
- Trump said he has no regrets about starting the Iran war, according to CNBC.
- He made the comments to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham.
- Trump said he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.
- CNBC reported the remarks came as the U.S. increases economic pressure on Iran.
President Donald Trump has said he has no regrets about starting the war with Iran, according to CNBC.
Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said he would have attacked Iran despite the impact the conflict could have on the midterm elections, CNBC reported.
CNBC reported that the comments come as the United States increases economic pressure on Tehran. The specific measures, and the current scope and status of the conflict, were not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
A U.S. war with Iran carries significant consequences for global security, energy markets and American domestic politics. Trump's stated lack of regret, even ahead of the midterm elections, indicates his continued backing of the military action, though key details of the conflict and the economic measures remain unclear.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump say about the Iran war?
Trump said he has no regrets about starting the war with Iran and would have attacked despite the impact on the midterm elections, according to CNBC.
Who did Trump make these comments to?
He made the remarks to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, according to CNBC.
What else is the U.S. doing regarding Iran?
According to CNBC, the U.S. is dialing up economic pressure on Iran alongside the military conflict.